Conserving biodiversity in the face of ever-increasing human pressure is hampered by our
lack of basic information on species occurrence, distribution, abundance, habitat …

The mucosal surfaces of fish represent an important barrier that supports and regulates a
diverse array of microbial assemblages and contributes to the overall health and fitness of …

Detection of pathogens, parasites, and other symbionts in environmental samples via
eDNA/eRNA (collectively eNA) is an increasingly important source of information about their …

Background Fish skin microbiomes are rarely studied in inland water systems, in spite of
their importance for fish health and ecology. This is mainly because fish species distribution …

Fish microbiome plays an important role in maintaining host homeostasis, with many
bacterial functions directly linked to host fitness. Fish microbiome research is advancing fast …

Novel forensics-inspired molecular approaches have revolutionized species detection in the
wild and are particularly useful for tracing endangered or invasive species. These new …

Tilapia is an affordable protein source farmed in over 140 countries with the majority of
production in low‐and middle‐income countries. Intensification of tilapia farming has …

The major aquatic interface between host and environment in teleost finfish species is the
gill. The diversity of this infraclass, high complexity of the organ, and its direct exposure to …

Marine farming of barramundi (Lates calcarifer) in Southeast Asia is currently severely
affected by viral diseases. To better understand the biological implications and gene …

Rising ocean temperatures are driving unprecedented changes in global marine
ecosystems. Meanwhile, there is growing concern about microplastic and nanoplastic (MNP) …