Life in oceans and coastal waters is a dynamic and diverse ecosystem that sustains an incredible array of marine organisms. These habitats, teeming with an abundance of flora and fauna, play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of our planet's biodiversity. Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, providing a vast and complex environment where marine life thrives. From microscopic plankton to majestic whales, the interconnected web of life in these waters showcases the resilience and adaptability of aquatic species. Coastal regions, where land and sea meet, host unique ecosystems supporting an array of marine life while influencing climate patterns and human livelihoods. As we explore the wonders of life in oceans and coastal waters, it becomes imperative to understand and preserve these environments for the benefit of both the marine world and our global ecosystem.
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