Vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming is an important aquaculture activity with potential to support regional production and business development. This study examined the business prospects of vannamei shrimp farming at PT. Bagja Barokah Sarerea in Ciheras Village, Cipat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71117
Wetlands are important components of fluvial landscapes, providing ecological services and supporting the lives and livelihoods of rural communities. The Brahmaputra valley of Assam contains numerous wetlands with diverse characteristics, and Hajo Revenue Circle in the lower Brah...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71118
Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element involved in physiological regulation and immune function in aquatic animals. This study evaluated the effect of ambient Zn exposure on selected haemolymph immune parameters of Penaeus monodon and its subsequent susceptibility to white spot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71116
This study assessed fish diversity, conservation status, fishermen's socio-economic conditions, and perceived causes of fish diversity decline in the Old Brahmaputra River (OBR) near Jamalpur District, Bangladesh, from January to December 2025. Monthly fish samples were collected...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71114
Background: The expansion of tilapia aquaculture in brackish-water ponds has emerged as a promising strategy for the productive and sustainable utilisation of coastal land. Nevertheless, the success of aquaculture systems depends not only on favourable environmental conditions bu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71115
Azra Shah, Mehak Hafeez, Arsh Bazaz, Asim Iqbal Bazaz, Saima Andleeb, Durdana Qazi, Fiba Arif, Mohd. Ashraf Rather, Irfan Ahmad Bhat, Oyas Asimi, Tabinda Waheed, Urwah Farooq, Anees Fatima, Anjuman Sameem & Irfan Ahmad·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2026
The Kashmir Valley in the western Himalayas contains diverse freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, hill streams, wetlands, springs and high- and low-altitude lakes. These aquatic resources support local livelihoods, agriculture, potable water supply, recreation, fisheries and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71113
Background: Sand lobster, Panulirus homarus (Linnaeus, 1758), is among the highest-value marine crustaceans traded in Asia, with commercial aquaculture demand that has outpaced the regenerative capacity of wild stocks. Increasing exploitation rates and dependence on wild-caught p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71111
The polychaete Hediste diversicolor is a valuable live feed for shrimp broodstock, yet its physiological responses to salinity fluctuations under captive aquaculture conditions remain understudied. This 25-day study investigated the effects of different salinity levels (15, 20, 2...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71112
Rivers support freshwater biodiversity but are increasingly affected by changes in water quality arising from surrounding land-use activities. River Riana flows through agricultural, urban, industrial and forested areas, yet information on how its physico-chemical conditions rela...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71110
The exotic fishes introduced into India for different purposes and some species has become invasive in inland waters. The spread of invasive fish is primarily driven by unauthorized aquaculture escaping into open waters. Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus and African catfish, Cl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71109
Rawa Pening Lake supports diverse freshwater fisheries where umbrella trap catches are strongly influenced by bait type and soaking duration, prompting this study to evaluate optimal bait–soaking combinations for improved fishing efficiency and sustainability. This study analyzed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71107
Octopus is one of the main sources of livelihood for the community in Seriwe Village and an important fisheries commodity that supports Indonesia’s export activities. This study aimed to identify octopus species and analyze the size distribution of total length and mantle length...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i71108
Background: Inland fisheries play a vital role in food security, livelihoods, and biodiversity conservation, yet their ecological and economic contributions remain under-researched, highlighting the need to assess fish assemblages and fisheries dynamics in the River Sene for sust...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61105
The gastrointestinal tract of freshwater fish contains a diverse microbial population that contributes significantly to digestion, nutrient utilization, immunity, and disease resistance. The present study investigated indigenous probiotic bacteria isolated from freshwater fish sp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61106
The advancement of digital technology has accelerated the transformation of aquaculture management, including floating net cage (FNC) systems that operate under dynamic open-water conditions. This review synthesizes validated literature on smart monitoring technologies for suppor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i61104