Betta splendens, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish, is a commercially important ornamental freshwater species valued for its colour diversity, fin morphology and distinctive bubble-nesting behaviour. This study documented small-scale breeding and early fry culture of B....
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91148
Kanjia is a freshwater lake in Odisha situated between Nandankanan Zoological Park and the Botanical Garden and spreads over an area of 105 hectares. The lake is important for supplying water to the zoo, providing a source of livelihood for local fishermen, and supporting visitor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91147
Reservoir cage aquaculture can generate substantial fish biomass without constructing additional ponds, but production and financial performance depend on stocking, survival, feed conversion, water exchange and market price. We documented a field-scale Pangasius cage-culture unit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91146
Aims: This study aimed to identify risk events and risk agents affecting Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) farming and to formulate priority mitigation strategies for farmers in Bojongsoang District, Bandung Regency, Indonesia. Study Design: A descriptive qualitative survey wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91145
Edward H. Mahuwe, Sara Haumahu, Junita Supusepa, Rahman Rahman, Juliana W. Tuahatu, Valentine D. Saleky, Mahuwe, Edward H., Tuahatu, Juliana W. & Saleky, Valentine D.·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2026
Marine gastropods are important components of tropical benthic ecosystems, and their assemblages can provide information on habitat conditions. This study assessed the species composition, ecological density, abundance, frequency of occurrence, community structure, and bathymetri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91144
Rainbow trout culture can be constrained by stress and disease, creating interest in plant-based feed additives. This study evaluated the effects of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MLP) at 0, 20, 30 and 40 g/kg feed on growth performance, survival, hepatosomatic index (HSI)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91142
Fish processing in tropical countries generates substantial quantities of waste, including scales, heads, and fins, which may be discarded into soil and water. This study investigated the recovery of chitosan from waste scales of Labeo rohita collected in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91143
Fish, a major source of animal protein in Nigeria, is lost annually to spoilage because of improper storage and inadequate preservation techniques. Synthetic antioxidants have gradually lost their use and value in the industry because of their reported undesirable effects. Furthe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91139
Non-native fish species, particularly Pterygoplichthys sp., Clarias gariepinus, and Oreochromis sp., have been introduced into many regions outside their native ranges for various purposes. The rapid spread and establishment of invasive populations, recently reported in certain o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91140
Reproductive information is essential for understanding fish population dynamics and supporting appropriate management measures. This study characterised the sex ratio, gonadal maturity stages, length at first maturity, gonadosomatic index, spawning seasonality, and fecundity of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91141
Mystus cavasius is commercially important because of its high market value in India and other South-East Asian countries. Various anthropogenic activities and natural habitat loss have placed this catfish on the near-threatened list. The development of captive spawning is an impo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81138
Growing awareness of the nutritional and health benefits of fish and shellfish has increased interest in seafood-derived bioactive compounds. This review provides a holistic overview of the principal bioactive compounds in seafood, the methods used for their extraction and proces...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81137
Aim: This study analysed the factors associated with farmer-reported post-harvest losses and perceived quality deterioration among green mussel (Perna viridis) farmers in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. Study Design: A descriptive-correlational research design supplemented by key in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81136
The rapid expansion of aquaculture has intensified demand for feed ingredients and renewed interest in low-cost, regionally available materials that reduce reliance on fishmeal and conventional plant proteins. Fruit processing generates large quantities of peels, pomace, seeds, k...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81135
Assessment of mangrove ecosystem suitability is essential for supporting sustainable ecotourism development. However, no previous study has evaluated the Jor Bay mangrove ecosystem in East Lombok Regency, Indonesia, by integrating biophysical tourism suitability with stakeholder...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81133