Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are excellent model organisms for the neuroendocrine
signaling and the regulation of reproduction in vertebrates. Goldfish also serve as useful …

Animals have the ability to alter development, physiology, growth, and behavior in response
to different environmental conditions. These responses represent critical assessments of …

The effects of three different environmental salinities (15, 25 and 39‰) on growth,
osmoregulation and energy metabolism of juvenile Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis …

Despite the threat of climate change, the physiological mechanisms responsible for reduced
performance at high temperatures remain unclear for most species. Elevated but sublethal …

The vertebrate corticosteroid stress response is highly conserved and a key function is to
restore homeostasis by mobilizing and reallocating energy stores. This process is primarily …

In the wild, animals survive by responding to perceived threats with adaptive and
appropriate changes in their behaviors and physiological states. The exact nature of these …

Repetitive aquaculture-related protocols may act as cyclic stressors that induce chronic
stress in cultured fish. The sea bass is particularly sensitive to stressful conditions and the …

Increased aquaculture production has raised concerns about managing protocols to
safeguard the welfare of farmed fish, as consumers demand responsible aquaculture …

All animals must acquire food to grow, but there is a vast diversity in how different species
and even different individuals approach and achieve this task. Individuals within a species …

Background The salmon louse is an ectoparasitic copepod that causes major economic
losses in the aquaculture industry of Atlantic salmon. This host displays a high level of …