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Betancor M, Laurent G, Ortega A, de la Gándara F, Tocher D & Mourente G (2019) Taurine metabolism and effects of inclusion levels in rotifer (Brachionus rotundiformis, Tschugunoff, 1921) on Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus, L.) larvae (Forthcoming). Aquaculture. See

Taurine appears to be a crucial nutrient for teleosts, especially top predator species such as Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus, L.; ABT). While dietary taurine supplementation has been highly recommended, there is a lack of studies on taurine assimilation and biosynthesis for this iconic species. The present study aims to provide insight into the molecular mechanisms involved in taurine biosynthesis and transport in ABT by studying tissue distribution and ontogenetic development of exp...

Okeke-Ogbuafor N, Gray T & Stead SM (2019) Is there a ‘wicked problem’ of small-scale coastal fisheries in Sierra Leone? (Forthcoming/Available Online). Marine Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2019.02.043 See

The situation of small-scale coastal fisheries in Sierra Leone is dire, with diminishing fish stocks and fish sizes due to massive industrial fishing and widespread use of banned nets by artisanal fishers. Repeated attempts have been made by fisheries management to improve the situation, but with little or no success. Superficially, it might seem that the two main causes of the problem - foreign industrial fishing and damaging artisanal nets – could be readily dealt with, but closer analysis ...

Study of natural and induced tissue response in Macrobrachium rosenbergii de Man See

The tissue response of the giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii de Man, was studied histologically by investigating clinical cases of natural infectious and non-infectious diseases which occurred in cultured prawns and by carrying out the following experimental intramuscular injection of alcian blue dye, intramuscular injection of BCG vaccine (also using TEM), intramuscular injection of complete Freund’s adjuvant, intramuscular and systemic injection of heat-killed Aeromonas hydro...

Amelioration of aluminium toxicity in Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., with particular reference to aluminium/silicon interactions See

The aim of the research was to examine amelioration strategies for aluminium and in particular the potential of silicon to ameliorate the acute toxicity of A1 in Atlantic Salmo salar, fry in a dilute acid water. Methods were developed for the analysis of A1 and Si using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. This technique was then combined with carefully defined pre-treatment procedures to investigate simple A1 speciation and solubility in dilute aqueous milieu. Research than ex...

Modulatory effects of cadmium and copper on the susceptibility and immune response of common carp, Cyprinus carpio (L) to selected pathogens See

Pollution of the aquatic environment has received considerable attention in recent years. The fear that pollutants might predispose fish to disease is a cause of great concern. Recent evidence has shown that, in the case of some pollutants, the fear was well-founded. The lack of detailed studies in this field prompted the present study. A comprehensive approach was made towards understanding the effects of two common aquatic pollutants, the metals cadmium and copper, at sublethal levels, on ...

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