Ramzy A. Yousif, Shakil Ahmed, Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Saba Zafar, Farzana Siddiq, Sara Ayub, Omer. A. Idam, Hassan Mohammed Adam Sulieman, Fouzi. A Mohamed & Samia H. Ahmed·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2026
Marine seafood like fish and shrimp is nutritionally valuable but increasingly contaminated by heavy metals from human activities, which bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms and pose ecological and human health risks.This study assessed the concentrations and size-related accumulat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i51088
Aim: This study investigates spatial variation in zooplankton species composition across four man-made reservoirs. Study Design: Reservoirs were sampled once monthly for two years. Sampling was done using plankton nets to sieve the reservoir water. Place and Duration of Study: Sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i51087
In order to investigate the effects of zeolite incorporation in the diet of Nile tilapia on growth performance, body composition, survival rate, and histopathology, five experimental diets were formulated. Diet 1 contained groundnut cake without zeolite (0% Zeo), Diet 2 contained...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41086
Saima Andleeb, Ishrat Mohd, Oyas Ahmad Asimi, Azra Shah, Durdana Qazi, Mehak Hafeez, Asim Iqbal Bazaaz, Fiba Arif, Arash Bazaz, Anees Fatima & Irfan Ahmad·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2026
Carotenoids are natural pigments abundant in fruits and vegetables, playing a vital role in the aquaculture industry. Traditionally, aquafeed has relied on terrestrial plants for carotenoid supplementation, enhancing fish coloration while providing antioxidative benefits, boostin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41085
Biofloc Technology (BFT) can be effectively implemented using a range of organic carbon sources; however, carbohydrate-based inputs are generally regarded as most suitable. The selection of an appropriate carbon source depends on several factors, including cost-effectiveness, bio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41083
Environmental temperature plays a crucial role in regulating physiological and biochemical processes in ectothermic organisms such as Zebra fish (Danio rerio). Thermal stress can disrupt homeostasis by elevating reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to oxidative damage in vital...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41084
The present study investigates the seasonal availability, proximate composition, and mineral content of edible cephalopods from the Digha coast, West Bengal, India. Cephalopods, including species like squids, cuttlefish, and octopuses, are economically and nutritionally important...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41082
The present study evaluated improved growth performance, immunity, and disease resistance in Pangasius pangasius fingerlings (initial weight: 9.1 ± 0.3 g), the current study assessed a nano-enabled delivery system for a polyherbal formulation consisting of Tridax procumbens, Boer...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41080
Because of the high quality of the protein it contains, fish is an exceptional animal food source for a large portion of the global population. Fish and aquatic foods contain a potent combination of micronutrients, amino acids, vitamins, and protein, all of which contribute to a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41081
Estuarine ecosystems are among the most biodiverse yet increasingly threatened environments worldwide, particularly in tropical coastal regions where river and marine systems interact. This study investigated the structure, species composition, and seasonal variation of fish asse...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41079
Reef fishes are key indicators of reef condition and play an important role in linking benthic and pelagic processes. This study aimed to quantify the community structure and spatial variation of reef fishes in Nipah Bay, North Lombok. Surveys were conducted in July 2025 at three...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41078
Growth efficiency of fingerlings of Oreochromis niloticus fed different replacement levels of soybean meal with larvae of African palm weevil Rhynchophorus phoenicis (RP) meal was assessed in the present study. Oreochromis niloticus of the initial weight of 6.0 ± 0.05g was evalua...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i41077
Introduction: Rivers provide the whole ecosystem with services that have attracted humans for several years. Water quality assessments serve as the foundation for effective water resource management, enabling the identification of impaired water bodies and informing the developme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i31076
Microplastics (MPs) are considered to be dominant agents responsible for serious contamination in environmental and biological systems. Despite a huge increase in research on these contaminants, there are still considerable uncertainties and progress to be made on the exposure pa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i31074
The principal challenge in intensive tilapia growing is achieving an appropriate combination between environmental sustainability and nutritional input. The study was a 120-day experiment that compared feeding frequency, once per day (T1), twice per day (T2) and thrice per day (T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i31075