Crustacean Biologists are the biology, behavior, and ecological roles of crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and other crustaceans. Life cycles, reproduction, and growth patterns provide essential information for managing and conserving these species in wild and farmed environments. Population assessments help determine sustainable harvest limits while reducing the risks of overfishing and habitat loss. Environmental factors, including climate change, pollution, and disease, influence crustacean survival, requiring solutions that protect these valuable marine resources. Water quality, temperature fluctuations, and ecosystem changes directly impact crustacean health and productivity, shaping conservation and fisheries management strategies.
Insights gained from this field assist fisheries, aquaculture industries, and conservation programs in developing better farming and harvesting techniques. Disease outbreaks in shrimp and lobster farms require solutions to minimize losses and protect seafood production. Genetic advancements enhance growth rates, resilience, and overall productivity. Restoring essential habitats, including wetlands, mangroves, and coral reefs, ensures that breeding and nursery grounds remain intact. Economic and environmental interests benefit from responsible management, keeping crustacean populations stable while supporting seafood industries. Whether monitoring water quality, improving hatchery methods, or addressing environmental threats, crustacean biologists play a key role in protecting marine biodiversity. Their contributions help sustain both commercial fisheries and the ecosystems that rely on these species for ecological stability.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, 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 Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Title : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Title : Trends in fish value chain improvement in Rift Valley Lakes and Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia