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Diversification of Aquaculture with New Fish Species
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Diversification of Aquaculture with New Fish Species

A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 January 2019) | Viewed by 33745

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Dr. Alicia Estevez

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Aquaculture Programme, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Interests: aquaculture; fish; fisheries; larvae; larviculture
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Dear Colleagues,

This call for papers is focused on the diversification of fish aquaculture. Although there is a great amount of literature dealing with already-established fish species (salmonids, common carp, European seabass and sea bream, turbot, American catfish, etc.), much less information is available on other species showing a great potential or even an already established commercial production, both in marine and freshwater environments, all over the world. The list could become very extensive and as example it could include species mainly reared in Europe (Seriola dumerili, Polyprion americanus, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Argyrosomus regius, Mugil cephalus, Sander lucioperca), in Asia (Rachycentron canadum, Indian carps Cattla and Labeo), America (species from the genus Cichlasoma, Petenia, or Pseudoplatystoma) and Australia (Lates calcarifer, Argyrosomus japonicus, Latris lineata). This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive up-to-date overview of the current knowledge on the results obtained in the culture of these new species, with a special emphasis in the identification of those aspects already well established and those others still requiring further research.

I am pleased to solicit manuscripts in the form of original research, mini and full reviews, short communications, as well as perspectives, which address any aspect of the above-mentioned species in any of the stages of their life cycles. Submissions are invited that include, but are not limited to:

  • Broodstock management and spawning induction of new species
  • Larval rearing, weaning, and problems encountered during larval development
  • Specific nutritional requirements of broodstock and larval stages of this new species
  • Management of juveniles during ongrowing and/or specific requirements for their growth in cages, behavior.
  • Health issues and important diseases of these new species

Dr. Alicia Estevez
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Fishes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • new fish
  • freshwater fish
  • marine fish
  • reproduction
  • larviculture
  • health
  • behavior

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Does Addition of Perch Larvae as Prey Affect the Growth, Development and Cannibalism Rate of Pikeperch Larvae?
by Aurore Cortay, Tatiana Colchen, Pascal Fontaine and Alain Pasquet
Fishes 2019, 4(1), 21; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/fishes4010021 - 18 Mar 2019
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Cannibalism occurs in many cultured fish species, especially at the larval and juvenile stages of piscivorous taxa. In farmed percid species, such as pikeperch (Sander lucioperca), intra-cohort cannibalism is a major issue inducing significant losses of the initial stocking density during [...] Read more.
Cannibalism occurs in many cultured fish species, especially at the larval and juvenile stages of piscivorous taxa. In farmed percid species, such as pikeperch (Sander lucioperca), intra-cohort cannibalism is a major issue inducing significant losses of the initial stocking density during the first weeks of rearing. Therefore, the present study was designed to investigate the effects of perch larvae (Perca fluviatilis) as live prey on growth, survival and cannibalism in pikeperch larvae under experimental conditions. Additionally, zootechnical and behavioural variables linked to aggressiveness (S postures, attacks, bites and ingestion), and group structures were considered. The survival rate was not different between the two groups (72% with prey vs. 69% without prey), but the cannibalism rate was higher in the group with the prey (28% vs. 10%). The means of final weight and length of pikeperch larvae were higher in the group fed with perch larvae, but size heterogeneity measured by the coefficients of variation for these two parameters did not differ. The specific growth rate was higher in the group fed with perch larvae, but there was no difference between the two groups concerning Fulton’s condition factor. Among all the behavioural variables (aggressiveness, group structure), none differed between the two groups. Full article
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Wreckfish (Polyprion americanus). New Knowledge About Reproduction, Larval Husbandry, and Nutrition. Promise as a New Species for Aquaculture
by Evaristo Pérez, Fátima Linares, José Luis Rodríguez Villanueva, Antonio Vilar, Constantinos C. Mylonas, Ioannis Fakriadis, Maria Papadaki, Nikos Papandroulakis, Ioannis Papadakis, Rocío Robles, Christian Fauvel, Javier Roo, José Benito Peleteiro, Nuria Lluch, Gema Pazos, Belén Méndez, Irini Sigelaki, Castora Gómez, Montse Pérez and Blanca Álvarez-Blázquez
Fishes 2019, 4(1), 14; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/fishes4010014 - 25 Feb 2019
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Four different wreckfish (Polyprion americanus) broodstock batches were maintained in research facilities under different photo and thermo-period conditions, one in Greece, the Helenic Center for Marine Research (HCMR, n = 3) and three in Spain: Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO, n [...] Read more.
Four different wreckfish (Polyprion americanus) broodstock batches were maintained in research facilities under different photo and thermo-period conditions, one in Greece, the Helenic Center for Marine Research (HCMR, n = 3) and three in Spain: Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO, n = 13) in Vigo, Aquarium Finisterrae (MC2, n = 21) in A Coruña and Consellería do Mar (CMRM, n = 11). The CMRM includes two centers that work together: Instituto Galego de Formación en Acuicultura (IGAFA) and Centro de Investigacións Mariñas (CIMA), both in Pontevedra. During the five years of the project DIVERSIFY (Exploring the biological and socio-economic potential of new-emerging candidate fish species for the expansion of the European aquaculture industry, 2013–2018) works focused on the reproductive biology of the species, broodstock, and larvae nutrition and development of incubation and larval rearing protocols have been carried out. In terms of reproduction, catch methods of new wild animals, the reproductive cycle, sperm characteristics evaluation, and spontaneous and induced spawning methods have been described for wreckfish. Regarding nutrition, the positive effect of two types of enrichment on the fatty acid profiles of Artemia and rotifer has been verified. The relationship between the fatty acid profile of the diets supplied to the broodstock and the fatty acid profile obtained in the oocytes and eggs of the females fed with different diets, has also been demonstrated. Finally, early larval ontogeny has been described and incubation and larval rearing protocols have been proposed based on the results obtained in the different experiments of temperature, growth, survival, and larval feeding that were carried out. Full article
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Developing an Internationalization Strategy Using Diffusion Modeling: The Case of Greater Amberjack
by Edwin J. Nijssen, Machiel J. Reinders, Athanasios Krystallis and Gemma Tacken
Fishes 2019, 4(1), 12; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/fishes4010012 - 16 Feb 2019
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For farmers of new fish species, market adoption is needed in order to grow a viable business. Farmers may try to sell the new species in their firms’ domestic markets, but they might also look at other markets. However, as markets are becoming [...] Read more.
For farmers of new fish species, market adoption is needed in order to grow a viable business. Farmers may try to sell the new species in their firms’ domestic markets, but they might also look at other markets. However, as markets are becoming more global and competitors more international, considering internationalization may be a necessity rather than a choice. Using diffusion modelling, and based on results of an online supermarket experiment, the innovation and imitation parameters are estimated and diffusion curves for five countries predicted in an attempt to determine the best lead market for introducing fillets of farmed greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili). The production capacity consequences of implementing different internationalization strategies (i.e. “sprinkler” and “waterfall”) were also explored. A waterfall strategy refers to the sequential introduction of a product in different markets, whereas the sprinkler strategy concerns the simultaneous introduction of a product in multiple international markets. Since a sprinkler approach requires many resources and the ability to quickly ramp up production capacity, a waterfall approach appears more suitable for farmers of greater amberjack. Italy and Spain appear to be the best lead markets for greater amberjack farmers to enter first. Full article
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Environmental Salinity Affects Growth and Metabolism in Fingerling Meagre (Argyrosomus Regius)
by Ignacio Ruiz-Jarabo, Ana Belén Tinoco, Luis Vargas-Chacoff, Juan Antonio Martos-Sitcha, Ana Rodríguez-Rúa, Salvador Cárdenas and Juan Miguel Mancera
Fishes 2019, 4(1), 6; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/fishes4010006 - 05 Feb 2019
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The meagre (Argyrosomus regius), a farmed fish in Mediterranean countries, seasonally migrates from offshore areas to estuaries for reproduction. During the first two years of life, the meagre evidences a certain grade of euryhalinity by staying in brackish waters close to [...] Read more.
The meagre (Argyrosomus regius), a farmed fish in Mediterranean countries, seasonally migrates from offshore areas to estuaries for reproduction. During the first two years of life, the meagre evidences a certain grade of euryhalinity by staying in brackish waters close to the shore. The aim of the present study was to establish if fingerling growth in brackish water is improved compared to seawater, where current culture procedures are conducted. Three-month-old fingerlings were maintained for 45 days under two different salinity regimens (12 and 39 ppt). Several growth parameters as well as osmoregulatory and metabolic variables were assessed. Specific growth rate and hepatosomatic index values revealed that fingerlings performed better in brackish waters (12 ppt) compared to 39 ppt. This study contributes to optimizing meagre rearing conditions, thereby supporting the role of A. regius in aquaculture diversification. Full article
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The Inhibitory Effects and Positive Contributions of Live Foods on Protease Activities of Meagre, Argyrosomus regius (Asso 1801), Larvae In Vitro Assay
by Gürkan Diken, Orhan Demir and Mehmet Naz
Fishes 2019, 4(1), 5; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/fishes4010005 - 04 Feb 2019
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The determination of exogenous enzyme contributions in live food is important in larval feeding. This study investigated the potential inhibitory effects and contributions of live foods used from 3 to 32 days after hatching (DAH) on protease activities of meagre (Argyrosomus regius [...] Read more.
The determination of exogenous enzyme contributions in live food is important in larval feeding. This study investigated the potential inhibitory effects and contributions of live foods used from 3 to 32 days after hatching (DAH) on protease activities of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) larvae (ML), using in vitro techniques. Enriched rotifer (R), Artemia nauplii (A0), and Artemia metanauplii (A1) were tested. The highest values of protease activities of ML were determined to occur at 7 DAH for the years 2013 and 2014. The lowest values were observed at 15 DAH in 2013 and at 20 DAH in 2014. Protease activities of R, A0, and A1 were 21.76 ± 0.31, 36.00 ± 1.48–29.33 ± 0.93, and 416.44 ± 19.7–403.53 ± 11.85 U/mg protein, respectively (p < 0.05). The highest inhibitions of live foods were observed at 7 DAH. This situation was related to the inadequacy of protease contributions of live feeds, despite the highest protease value of larvae at 7 DAH (p < 0.05). The positive contributions of A1 live food on the protease activities of ML were significant (p < 0.05). The inhibitory effects and positive contributions of live foods on the survival and growth rates of ML should be taken into account for future studies considering the larvae of ML and other marine fish. Full article
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Narrowing the Range of Environmental Salinities Where Juvenile Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) Can Be Cultured Based on an Osmoregulatory Pilot Study
by Ignacio Ruiz-Jarabo, Pura Márquez, Luis Vargas-Chacoff, Juan Antonio Martos-Sitcha, Salvador Cárdenas and Juan Miguel Mancera
Fishes 2018, 3(4), 48; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/fishes3040048 - 13 Dec 2018
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Aquaculture in Europe aims to diversify and optimize fish farming. The meagre (Argyrosomus regius) arose as a promising species due to its fast growth rates and flesh quality. Thus, it is currently being produced in several Mediterranean countries, mainly in sea-cages [...] Read more.
Aquaculture in Europe aims to diversify and optimize fish farming. The meagre (Argyrosomus regius) arose as a promising species due to its fast growth rates and flesh quality. Thus, it is currently being produced in several Mediterranean countries, mainly in sea-cages and salt-marshes. However, although meagre naturally spend the first years of life in brackish waters, to date it is cultured in seawater. Here, we show that juveniles may not successfully face either freshwater or hyper-osmotic environments as high as 55 ppt salinity. We found that 55 ppt induced catabolism and mobilization of energy metabolites stored in the liver, probably to maintain its osmotic balance. Furthermore, we found that osmoregulatory tissues such as gills managed to maintain plasma osmolality levels without differences in meagre acclimated at 5, 12 and 39 ppt salinity. Our results demonstrate the euryhaline capacity of this species, highlighting that juveniles may be cultured in a wider range of salinities rather than just at seawater. Future studies should focus on optimal environmental salinities for the growth of A. regius juveniles, including long-term experiments limited to the range of 5 ppt to full-strength seawater. Minimizing fish energy consumption in osmoregulation could be economically beneficial for the aquaculture industry in Europe. Full article
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