The aquatic genome refers to the genetic material of aquatic organisms, including fish, shellfish, and other marine life. Understanding the aquatic genome has profound implications for the fields of aquaculture, conservation, and evolutionary biology. Advances in genomic sequencing technologies have allowed scientists to identify key genes responsible for traits such as growth rate, disease resistance, and reproductive success in farmed species. This knowledge enables more precise selective breeding, improving productivity and sustainability in aquaculture. Additionally, studying aquatic genomes helps in preserving biodiversity by understanding genetic diversity within wild populations. Genomic research also aids in addressing environmental challenges, such as climate change, by enabling the development of species better adapted to changing conditions.
Title : The paradox of an ocean nation: Why Fiji imports seafood despite its abundant marine resources
Hiroshi Taniguchi, Free Bird Institute, Fiji
Title : Shifting horizons in global ornamental fish trade: Trends, transitions, and emerging market dynamics
Atul Kumar Jain, Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Title : Integrating art, science and rural development: The multifaceted role of aquarium keeping
T V Anna Mercy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Title : Haringhata fish: A concept of responsible farming with sensible marketing for better livelihood and sustainable development
Subhas Das, The University of Burdwan, India
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (microsporidia and myxosporea) of mullet fish-potential objects of mariculture in the Black and Azov Seas
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS, Russian Federation
Title : Earthworm vermicompost to enhance shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei growth and inhibit AHPND disease in an experimental culture
Gerardo Rodriguez Quiroz, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico