6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
Fish Immune Systems
The immune system of fish is designed to safeguard them from a variety of pathogens in their aquatic habitats. Fish rely primarily on two types of immunity: innate and adaptive. The innate immune response is immediate and non-specific, involving physical barriers like skin and mucous that help block pathogens, along with immune cells such as macrophages that attack invaders directly. While fish have a less developed adaptive immune system compared to mammals, it still plays an essential role by producing specific antibodies and creating memory cells to recognize and fight off previous infections. Research into fish immunity is vital for improving aquaculture practices, as it informs the development of vaccines, breeding programs for disease-resistant fish, and nutritional strategies that bolster their natural defenses, ultimately enhancing overall fish health and production efficiency.
Joni Lee Giovanna Hesley
Emerita CropKing, United States
Perry Raso
Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Nguyen Quang Linh
Hue University, Vietnam
Thomas Coates
Animal Research Initiative, United States
Adam Bell
Mote Marine Aquaculture, United States
Zoe Alexander
University of Maine, United States
Amit Das
Memorial University of Newfoundland, CanadaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Utilizing art to enhance learning STEM subjects required for aquaculture
Joni Lee Giovanna Hesley, Emerita CropKing, United States
Title : Advancing disease resistance in largemouth bass: Effects of ß glucan on immunity and survival rates
Liang Liu, KEMIN, Belgium
Title : Antimicrobial resistance and biosecurity in aquaculture
Pani Prasad Kurcheti, Fisheries University, 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 : Shifting horizons in global ornamental fish trade: Trends, transitions, and emerging market dynamics
Atul Kumar Jain, Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India