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Deep-sea ecosystems play a key role in the cycling and vertical transfer of matter and
energy in oceans. Although the contamination of deep-sea demersal and benthic organisms …

The expected increase in global food demand, as a consequence of a rising and wealthier
world population, and an awareness of the limits and drawbacks of modern agriculture, has …

While considerable scientific uncertainties persist for mesopelagic ecosystems, the fishing
industry has developed a great interest in commercial exploitation with improved …

While sea cucumber is a food delicacy in Asia, these food resources are less exploited in
Europe. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition and potential food …

Low trophic species are often mentioned as additional food sources to achieve broader and
more sustainable utilisation of the ocean. The aim of this study was to map the food potential …

This study investigates the use of untapped mesopelagic species as a source of long-chain
polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFAs) to meet the growing demand. The …

Aquaculture produces most of the world's seafood and is a valuable food source for an
increasing global population. Low trophic mesopelagic biomasses have the potential to …

The potential of the mesopelagic zone (200–1000 m depth) to provide natural resources and
ecosystem services is of increasing interest to a broad range of societal stakeholders. As this …

A responsible harvest of mesopelagic species as aquafeed ingredients has the potential to
address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, which calls for sustainable …