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.
Atul Kumar Jain
Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Virendra Kumar Goswami
Indian Institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India
T V Anna Mercy
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Thomas Coates
Animal Research Initiative, United States
Adam Bell
PISCIS-AQUA LLC, United States
Julita Gutkowska
National Marine Fisheries Research Institute (NMFRI), Poland
Violetta M Yurakhno
A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS, Russian FederationSubmit your abstract Today
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