Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karem N. Vazquez Roman, Warren W. Burggren
Summary: The morphological effects of crude oil exposure on early fish development have been well-studied, but the metabolic effects and critical windows of exposure remain unclear. This study found that zebrafish exposed to crude oil showed increased routine oxygen consumption and critical oxygen tension, depending on the day of exposure. The most significant effects on body mass and oxygen consumption occurred when exposure happened at around 3 days post-fertilization, which aligns with the vulnerable period of hatching in zebrafish development.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hao Chen, Xiliang Liu, Linghui Sun, Ran Yang, Shenglai Yang
Summary: This study investigated the low temperature oxidation (LTO) of Bohai offshore light oil under realistic reservoir conditions, revealing the characteristics and mechanisms of LTO for light oil. Pressure was found to promote the LTO of light oil, with the process potentially involving multiple oxidation mechanisms. The results provide insights for the LTO of light oil reservoir and the potential of air flooding for enhanced oil recovery projects.
Article
Ecology
Gwangseok R. Yoon, Matt J. Thorstensen, William S. Bugg, Ian A. Bouyoucos, David Deslauriers, W. Gary Anderson
Summary: This study investigated the variation in metabolic rate and scaling of metabolic rate with body mass in lake sturgeon populations across different geographical locations and age class. The results showed no significant differences in metabolic rate and mass-scaling between northern and southern populations of lake sturgeon at a temperature of 16 degrees C. This research provided valuable insights for conservation and reintroduction strategies for lake sturgeon populations.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tao Huang, Christopher L. Souders, Shuo Wang, Jade Ganter, Jia He, Yuan H. Zhao, Hongguang Cheng, Christopher J. Martyniuk
Summary: Fenamidone negatively affects the development of zebrafish embryos, causing a delay in hatching time and morphological deformities. It also significantly reduces oxygen consumption rates of embryos and decreases Sod2 mRNA levels in larval fish. Additionally, exposure to fenamidone leads to decreased locomotor activity in zebrafish larvae.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Truong Quoc Phu, Bui Thi Bich Hang, Dang Diem Tuong, Vila-Gispert Anna, Toyoji Kaneko, Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Do Thi Thanh Huong
Summary: The study showed that the metabolic rate and growth of the snakehead fish were affected by both fish size and nitrite levels. Mildly elevated nitrite levels significantly increased the metabolic rate of the fish, while severely elevated levels led to decreased growth and survival rates. Maintaining water environments with nitrite levels lower than 12 mg NO2-/L and sufficient oxygenation will not impact the growth and survival of snakeheads.
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Xuechao Liu, Kui Liu, Haibo Huang
Summary: This study numerically investigates the motion characteristics of large schools of fish in a side-by-side configuration. The results show that multiple self-propelled foils driven by synchronized harmonic flapping motions can form stable side-by-side configurations. The phase difference and phase agreement between neighboring foils have an impact on energy consumption and propulsion speed. The foils in hybrid states, with both phase difference and phase agreement, are preferred for enhancing speed and saving power due to the collaborative wake vortex structure and bow configuration.
Article
Agronomy
Lieven Van de Vondel, Annelies Christiaens, An Vermeulen, Marie-Christine Van Labeke, Frank Devlieghere, Peter Ragaert
Summary: A model structure was established to estimate the respiration rate of Phalaenopsis and Chrysanthemum as a function of oxygen concentration and temperature, facilitating the management of quality loss during storage and transport of plantlets and cuttings. The models can be used to estimate a dynamic oxygen consumption rate profile during storage and transport.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yuzo R. Yanagitsuru, Itza Y. Daza, Levi S. Lewis, James A. Hobbs, Tien-Chieh Hung, Richard E. Connon, Nann A. Fangue
Summary: This study investigated the effects of salinity on longfin smelt yolk-sac larvae. The results showed that the larvae performed best at moderately brackish conditions, explaining their distribution in the field and providing key information for future conservation efforts.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claudia Nioi, Maria Tiziana Lisanti, Fabrice Meunier, Pascaline Redon, Arnaud Massot, Virginie Moine
Summary: This study evaluates the antioxidant capacity of two yeast derivatives in white winemaking. The results show that the yeast derivative rich in lipid compounds has higher antiradical activity and oxygen consumption rate, while the yeast derivative rich in reducing compounds can better preserve glutathione content after wine oxidation.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Magdalena Jakubowska, Marcin Bialowas, Milda Stankeviciute, Agnieszka Chomiczewska, Karolina Jonko-Sobus, Janina Pazusiene, Anna Hallmann, Agne Bucaite, Barbara Urban-Malinga
Summary: The study showed that exposure to different microplastics treatments in rainbow trout early life stages did not result in significant differences in hatching success rate, survival rate of larvae, and other indicators. Although some changes were observed in length gain after long-term exposure and yolk-sac exhaustion rate, the final size of larvae did not differ significantly from the control group.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sophia R. Ford, Jose Ildefonso Flores, David J. Sandstrom
Summary: Coulometric microrespirometry is a simple and cost-effective method for measuring the O2 consumption of small organisms. It utilizes a sealed chamber where O2 is consumed and CO2 is removed. The decrease in pressure triggers electrolytic O2 production, which is measured by the amount of charge used.
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wilson Xieu, Levi S. Lewis, Feng Zhao, Rachel A. Fichman, Malte Willmes, Tien-Chieh Hung, Luke Ellison, Troy Stevenson, Galen Tigan, Andrew A. Schultz, James A. Hobbs
Summary: The study validated the use of otolith-based tools for age and growth reconstruction in Delta Smelt across different developmental stages, showing high precision and accuracy in age estimation and highlighting the importance of experimental assessments for building confidence in otolith-derived metrics used in assessing wild fish populations.
Editorial Material
Ecology
Lewis G. Halsey, Caleb M. Bryce
Summary: In studies of energy expenditure in wildlife, researchers often infer differences in energy expenditure between contexts by measuring factors correlated with energy expenditure. However, interpreting energy expenditure changes using uncalibrated proxy data can introduce errors. Therefore, it is best to use species- and activity-specific empirical calibrations to interpret proxies of energy expenditure.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Dong In Kim
Summary: The primary goal of aquaculture is to optimize the growth and survival of farmed fishes at a minimal cost. To achieve this, it is important to understand the metabolic changes that occur during development. High intensive aquaculture systems, like recirculating aquaculture systems, require a better understanding of oxygen consumption. This study analyzed the metabolic changes in the F-2 bester during early development and observed ontogenetic phase shifts at specific body mass values.
Article
Dermatology
Hanako Koguchi-Yoshioka, Rei Watanabe, Yutaka Matsumura, Yosuke Ishitsuka, Sae Inoue, Junichi Furuta, Yoshiyuki Nakamura, Naoko Okiyama, Takashi Matsuzaka, Hitoshi Shimano, Yasuhiro Fujisawa, Manabu Fujimoto
Summary: This study identified that psoriatic patients with high serum LDH level can benefit from apremilast treatment, which is associated with the enhanced respiratory activity of T cells in psoriasis.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaodong Ling, Junli Zuo, Meiqi Pan, Hongyan Nie, Jianzhong Shen, Qing Yang, Tien-Chieh Hung, Guangyu Li
Summary: The accumulation of nanoplastics exacerbates the toxic effects of microcystin on the liver of zebrafish, leading to cellular damage and oxidative stress. The presence of nanoplastics enhances the bioavailability of microcystin in the liver and alters the levels of reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, glutathione, and catalase, exacerbating the oxidative stress response.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Yi-Jiun Jean Tsai, Luke Ellison, Troy Stevenson, William J. Mulvaney, Evan W. Carson, Tien-Chieh Hung
Summary: The small-scale rearing system for Delta Smelt exceeded the benchmark for early larval production set by the large-scale refuge rearing system, but there is room for improvement in late larval rearing.
NORTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUACULTURE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tomofumi Kurobe, Bruce G. Hammock, Lauren J. Damon, Tien-Chieh Hung, Shawn Acuna, Andrew A. Schultz, Swee J. Teh
Summary: Understanding the reproductive strategies of the endangered Delta Smelt is crucial for conservation and management. The study found that the Delta Smelt can potentially spawn in any freshwater locations, although specific spawning requirements in the wild remain unknown. Additionally, the reproductive performance of the Delta Smelt was negatively affected by a recent severe drought.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongyan Nie, Meiqi Pan, Juan Chen, Qing Yang, Tien-Chieh Hung, Dan Xing, Maomin Peng, Xitian Peng, Guangyu Li, Wei Yan
Summary: The presence of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (n-TiO2) significantly reduces the accumulation of azoxystrobin (AZ) and alleviates AZ-induced cardiotoxicity. The joint action of AZ and n-TiO2 leads to mitochondrial dysfunction, which may be the potential mechanism of cardiotoxicity.
Article
Reproductive Biology
Md Moshiur Rahman, Marzieh Asadi Aghbolaghi, Tien-Chieh Hung
Summary: This study investigated how preservation time affects the sperm and spawning performance of the endangered delta smelt. The results showed that sperm had the highest velocity and motility within the first 5 seconds after activation, while the lowest performance was observed after 3 minutes. Fresh sperm had better performance than sperm preserved for over 24 hours. The best fertilization and hatching rates were found in fresh sperm and sperm preserved for 1 hour.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Wang Lin, Huimin Luo, Jingyi Wu, Tien-Chieh Hung, Beibei Cao, Xiangli Liu, Jifeng Yang, Pinhong Yang
Summary: Waterborne ammonia is a notorious pollutant in aquatic habitats, causing ecotoxicological effects on aquatic animals. Crustaceans, such as shrimp and crabs, can be harmed by ammonia entering their bodies through their gills, resulting in oxidative stress, immunotoxicity, and high mortality. This review aims to synthesize the knowledge on ammonia-induced acute toxicity in crustaceans and emphasize the uptake, elimination, and detoxification processes of ammonia in these animals.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Florian Mauduit, Amelie Segarra, Julia R. Sherman, Michelle L. Hladik, Luann Wong, Thomas M. Young, Levi S. Lewis, Tien-Chieh Hung, Nann A. Fangue, Richard E. Connon
Summary: The development and behavior of threatened Longfin Smelt were affected by environmentally relevant concentrations of bifenthrin, indicating it could contribute to the observed decline in population.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Melinda R. Baerwald, Nicole Kwan, Catarina Pien, Grace Auringer, Evan W. Carson, Dennis E. Cocherell, Luke Ellison, Nann A. Fangue, Amanda J. Finger, Daphne A. Gille, Haley Hudson, Tien-Chieh Hung, Ted Sommer, Troy Stevenson, Brian M. Schreier
Summary: Conservation of endangered fishes commonly includes captive breeding, applied research, and management. A captive breeding program for the threatened Delta Smelt has been established since 1996. This study found that captive-reared Delta Smelt can survive and forage successfully in enclosures under semi-natural conditions in the wild.
Article
Fisheries
Md. Moshiur Rahman, Levi S. S. Lewis, Nann A. A. Fangue, Richard E. E. Connon, Tien-Chieh Hung
Summary: Understanding the spawning and rearing habitats of fishes is crucial for fisheries management and conservation. This study investigated the effects of salinity variation on the fertilization, hatching, and growth of longfin smelt. The results showed that fertilization rates were higher in freshwater, while hatching success and larval survival increased with maternal body mass. These findings suggest that longfin smelt can reproduce at a range of salinities, but optimal conditions for their development differ.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tena S. Dhayalan, Franklin D. Tran, Tien-Chieh Hung, Taylor J. Senegal, Vanessa Mora, Levi S. Lewis, Swee J. Teh, Bruce G. Hammock
Summary: This study aimed to find a biomarker capable of rapidly detecting food limitation in Delta Smelt, and identified liver glycogen as a responsive biomarker. The experiment showed that liver glycogen and muscle glycogen both decreased rapidly in the fasting treatment, and liver glycogen concentrations in wild Delta Smelt were lower than those in hatchery fish.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Melanie E. F. Lacava, Joanna S. Griffiths, Luke Ellison, Evan W. Carson, Tien-Chieh Hung, Amanda J. Finger
Summary: Adaptation to captivity can lead to reduced fitness in the wild due to domestication. A study on delta smelt in a conservation hatchery revealed a small but significant increase in age at maturity over a decade. The trait of maturation timing was influenced by phenotypic plasticity and the time of year fish were born. However, highly domesticated fish showed a loss of plasticity, possibly due to breeding practices in the hatchery. This loss of plasticity may affect the ability of hatchery fish to align maturation with population peaks and result in lower fitness in the wild.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Yi-Jiun Jean Tsai, Luke Ellison, Troy Stevenson, Evan W. Carson, Tien-Chieh Hung
Summary: The effect of stocking density on the survival and size of Delta Smelt larvae was examined, and it was found that stocking density had no effect on these factors. The study validated the methods used for small-scale Delta Smelt rearing and enhanced conservation efforts.
NORTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Christina Pasparakis, Toni Lohroff, Felix Biefel, Dennis E. Cocherell, Evan W. Carson, Tien-Chieh Hung, Richard E. Connon, Nann A. Fangue, Anne E. Todgham
Summary: The San Francisco Estuary (SFE) is a severely degraded ecosystem, with the delta smelt close to extinction. This study investigates how environmental changes, such as reduced turbidity, increased temperature, and invasive predators, affect the physiology and stress response of juvenile delta smelt. Turbidity has the greatest impact, leading to reduced cortisol and increased glucose and lactate in the fish. Elevated temperatures decrease energy availability, while predator cues have minimal effects on stress response. This study highlights the importance of considering multiple stressors for the management and conservation of delta smelt.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
J. S. Griffiths, W. Mulvaney, A. Finger, B. Davis, T. C. Hung, N. Fangue, A. Whitehead
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Samantha N. Chase, Yi-Jiun Jean Tsai, Martin Croshaw, Tien-Chieh Hung
Summary: This study examines how salinity and time of day affect the group structure of Delta Smelt, an endangered species on the brink of extinction. The results show that Delta Smelt exhibit behavioral adaptations based on salinity exposure and diel timing. They are more closely grouped in saline water, especially on the first day, and during the day compared to at night. These findings deepen our understanding of how Delta Smelt behaviorally respond to environmental and diel variation.
AQUACULTURE, FISH AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Hunter S. Bailey, Ashley N. Fincannon, Lee A. Fuiman
Summary: This study investigated the transfer of fatty acids from broodstock diets to eggs and the time needed for the eggs to equilibrate to the diet in Southern flounder. The findings indicate that different diet treatments significantly affect the fatty acid composition of eggs, and it takes 8-16 weeks for the eggs to adapt to changes in the adult diet. These results are important for improving broodstock diets and feeding protocols in stock-enhancement programs.
Article
Fisheries
Yu Liu, Mingtao Lei, Hector Victor, Yan Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of replacing raw fish diet with a formulated diet in commercial farming of large yellow croaker, which can increase fish survival and yield, and reduce feed cost and body lipid deposition.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lize San, Yucong Yang, Yuehong Tao, Jiangong Ren, Yufeng Liu, Zhongwei He, Jiashuo Di, Ziteng Pei, Guixing Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: Gynogenesis is an effective technique for establishing homogeneous lines and confirming potential chromosomal mechanisms of sex determination in fish. This study successfully induced gynogenetic families in Thamnaconus modestus and established a complete method for gynogenesis induction.
Article
Fisheries
Julieta C. Martinelli, Megan Considine, Helen R. Casendino, Carolyn M. Tarpey, Isadora Jimenez-Hidalgo, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Teri L. King, Lorenz Hauser, Steven Rumrill, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: Shell-boring polychaetes have caused significant damage to mariculture operations worldwide, particularly in the US Pacific region. This study provides a comprehensive dataset on the prevalence, species distribution, and environmental associations of these parasites, highlighting the impact of season, culturing methods, and environmental factors on infestation.
Article
Fisheries
Juan Gao, Xueshan Li, Kangle Lu, Kai Song, Jian Zhang, Ling Wang, Chunxiao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and metamorphosis rate of bullfrog tadpoles. The optimal dietary protein level for bullfrog tadpoles was estimated to be 42.49%-46.50% of the diet.
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Li, Lijun Duan, Dongsheng Jin, Yuxin Chen, Yirong Lou, Qianjin Zhou, Zhongjie Xu, Fangjie Chen, Hongxian Chen, Guizong Xu, Maocang Yan, Guanjun Yang, Jianfei Lu, Yanjun Zhang, Jiong Chen
Summary: This study developed a centrifugal microfluidic chip with on-chip RPA to detect five pathogenic microorganisms. The chip enabled the parallel analysis of six genetic markers from a single sample and allowed for the highly automated detection of multiple samples. Compared with PCR and DNA sequencing, the on-chip RPA assay showed high sensitivity and specificity for detecting multiple pathogens in shrimp aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Xingchen Huo, Pengxu Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Qian Liu, Qingqing Tian, Lingjie Tang, Maolin Lv, Zhaohui Wei, Chunrong Yang, Jianguo Su
Summary: Bacterial diseases in aquaculture ponds have negative effects on sustainable development. The use of composite I20 biotherapy has been shown to effectively treat bacterial diseases in bullfrog ponds, providing a new strategy for controlling bacterial diseases in aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Peng Yin, Takaya Saito, Per Gunnar Fjelldal, Bjorn Tharandur Bjornsson, Sofie Charlotte Remo, Sandeep Sharma, Rolf Erik Olsen, Kristin Hamre
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of seasonal changes in temperature and photoperiod on the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon at the molecular level. The research findings suggest that the changing photoperiod and temperature influenced the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon, highlighting the importance of oxidative status in the ecological implications.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas Oppong Mensah, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Emmanuel Tetteh-Doku Mensah, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Frank Osei Tutu, Anthony Donkor
Summary: This study investigates aquaculture farmers' preference for climate-smart aquaculture insurance products, the challenges they face, and their preferred insurance coverage. The results show that farmers prefer Climate-Induced Aquaculture Stock Mortality Insurance and the most significant constraint is the delay in claim settlement.
Article
Fisheries
Qiu-Ping Chai, Pei Wu, Wei-Dan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hong-Mei Ren, Xiao-Wan Jin, Lin Feng, Xiao-Qiu Zhou
Summary: The study found that appropriate levels of potassium diformate (KDF) can enhance the immune defense and mediate the inflammatory process in fish, possibly through the regulation of T cell differentiation via JAK-STAT and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Tian Zhu, Haomin Jia, Haopeng Zhang, Yujing Xiao, Cui Han, Jiaxin Yang
Summary: Chicken manure has significant effects on the cultivation of Chlorella and rotifers. The optimal amount of chicken manure extract for continuous cultivation is 10 mLL-1. Chicken manure can promote the growth of Chlorella and improve the fatty acid composition, indirectly enhancing the growth condition and fatty acid content of rotifers.
Article
Fisheries
Zheng Luo, Yang Yu, Zhenning Bao, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study analyzed the heritability and genetic correlation of two growth traits in Pacific white shrimp and evaluated the genomic prediction using different genomic selection models. The results showed that the NeuralNet model had the highest prediction accuracy and better prospects for predicting shrimp growth traits.
Article
Fisheries
Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Karl B. Andree, Dolors Furones, Paul G. Holhorea, Josep A. Calduch-Giner, Jose J. Pastor, Marc Vinas, Jaume Perez-Sanchez, Sofia Morais, Enric Gisbert
Summary: Supplementing diets with a combination of spice oleoresins can reduce lipid accumulation and inflammation in farmed fish. The combination of spice oleoresins also has an immunomodulatory effect on the fish's intestinal immune system, potentially offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
Article
Fisheries
Beibei Zhao, Renhui Mei, Le Li, Di Hu, Lei Li
Summary: This study reveals that JfCXCL8_L1a and JfCXCL8_L1b have different immune pathways, and JfCXCL8_L1b plays a significant role in enhancing the adaptive immunity of T cell-dependent antigen.
Article
Fisheries
Yuhang Liu, Danying Cao, Nan Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Qingsong Zhu, Lian Su, Fatima Altaf, Qianqian Zhang, Haokun Liu, Yongming Li, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Aihua Li, Yaping Wang, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: Based on previous research, sinomenine has been found to protect mucosal immunity in farmed fish species by preventing intestinal pathological changes and regulating gene expression related to inflammation. It also enhances immune homeostasis and controls the growth of pathogenic bacteria.