The search for new biological sources of commercial value is a major goal for the
sustainable management of natural resources. The huge amount of fishery by-catch or …

Immunoglobulins (Igs) are complex glycoproteins that play critical functions in innate and
adaptive immunity of all jawed vertebrates. Given the unique characteristics of mucosal …

Microplastic pollution has raised global concern for its hazards to biota. To determine the
direct impact of microplastics during their contact with fish, we exposed goldfish (Carassius …

Skin wounds and injuries are frequently occurring in farmed fish, particularly in more
intensive production systems. Any disruptions of the skin, such as mucus removal, scale loss …

Essential oils (EOs) due to their bioactive compounds can be considered suitable dietary
supplements to achieve sustainable aquaculture. The present experiment was conducted to …

Immersion vaccines are used for a variety of aquacultured fish to protect against infectious
diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. During immersion vaccination the antigens are …

The use of veterinary drugs for the treatments of fish diseases has often health and
environmental side effects and thus alternative more sustainable strategies are needed. In …

Feed ingredients and additives significantly affect the mucosal health of fish. A 3× 2 factorial
experiment was conducted to investigate the mucosal health of Atlantic salmon (Salmo …

Coastal wetlands are sensitive ecosystems that give habitat to large number of species. The
extent of the impact of microplastic pollution in the aquatic system and humans is not known …

Fish skin mucus is an important component of the innate immune mechanism and provides
a first barrier against pathogens. Although several studies investigated and demonstrated …