Trophic niche overlap between round sardinella (Sardinella aurita) and sympatric pelagic fish species in the Western Mediterranean [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, 2021 The northward expansion of round sardinella (Sardinella aurita) in the Mediterranean Sea, together with declines and fluctuations in biomass and landings of European sardine (Sardina pilchardus) and anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) observed in recent ...
Eneko Bachiller +2 more
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On the Epidemiology of Xenoma-Forming Microsporidia in Wild Caught Fish from Macaronesia (FAO34) [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesMicrosporidia are a group of obligate intracellular parasites with a broad host range. These parasites can cause mild to severe harm to their hosts, making them important targets for research. However, studies on common wild-caught fish from the Atlantic
Kevin M. Santana-Hernández +7 more
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Molecular Characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in Cultivated and Wild Marine Fishes from Western Mediterranean with the First Detection of Zoonotic Cryptosporidium ubiquitum [PDF]
Animals, 2022 Fish not only harbor host-specific species/genotypes of Cryptosporidium, but also species like zoonotic C. parvum or anthroponotic C. hominis, which can pose a risk for fish consumers. This study aims to investigate fish cryptosporidiosis in an important
Samantha Moratal +9 more
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Feeding ecology and trophic interactions of the narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) in the Central Taiwan Strait [PDF]
PeerJUnderstanding the foraging ecology of marine predators is essential for ecosystem-based fisheries management. This study examined the diet of the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) in the Central Taiwan Strait using stomach content ...
Li Chi Cheng +6 more
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Nutrient Composition of Marine Fish Species From the East African Coast: Implications for Food and Nutrition Security. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrThis study novel analytical data of 24 commonly consumed marine fish species from East Africa to assess their nutrient content and contribution to Codex nutrient reference values. Results showed that small fish species, typically eaten whole, are richer in key micronutrients compared to larger, filleted species. These findings highlight the nutritional
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Global Marine Fishery Stock Productivity Under Climate Change. [PDF]
Glob Chang BiolIn this uniquely extensive global analysis on the productivity of commercial fishery stocks, a common factor was the existence of pronounced heterogeneity, as documented for 710 stocks in the undertaken hindcast over the last decades. Importantly, both winners and losers appear under on‐going climate change, and then seemingly are equally present ...
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Composition of nutrients, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and microbiological quality in processed small indigenous fish species from Ghana: Implications for food security. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2020 The triple burden of malnutrition is an incessant issue in low- and middle-income countries, and fish has the potential to mitigate this burden. In Ghana fish is a central part of the diet, but data on nutrients and contaminants in processed indigenous ...
Astrid Elise Hasselberg +8 more
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The Quest for Functional Ingredients for Sustainable Aquaculture Feeds in Sub-Saharan Africa. [PDF]
Aquac NutrThe aquaculture sector plays a key role in ensuring food and nutritional security as well as fostering economic growth in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). However, as the sector continues to grow, its future faces economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges.
Irabor AE +6 more
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Fermented Fish Products: A Comprehensive Overview of Traditional Processing Techniques, Varieties, and Their Health Benefits. [PDF]
Compr Rev Food Sci Food SafABSTRACT This review addresses the processing aspects and integrates in vitro and in vivo findings to highlight the various health benefits of indigenous fermented fish products from different regions of the world. Across Asia, Africa, and Northern Europe, fermented fish holds cultural significance, with each region boasting unique varieties shaped by ...
Khongthaw B +6 more
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Estimation of selectivity parameters for target and bycatch fishes of the trammel net fisheries in the northern Aegean Sea (eastern Mediterranean Sea) [PDF]
Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, 2023 The size selectivity of trammel nets was investigated in the northern Aegean Sea using 10 different inner-panel mesh sizes ranging from 16 to 70 mm nominal mesh size (bar length).
Angeliki Adamidou +3 more
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