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View article: Functional Algal Feeds for Aquaculture: Micro- and Macroalgae Promote Gut Recovery in Gilthead Seabream
Functional Algal Feeds for Aquaculture: Micro- and Macroalgae Promote Gut Recovery in Gilthead Seabream Open
Gut health is essential for optimal growth, immune function, and robustness in aquaculture. This study evaluated the potential of dietary supplementation with micro- and macroalgae to promote intestinal recovery following an insult. Four e…
View article: Amino Acid Supplementation in Fish Nutrition and Welfare
Amino Acid Supplementation in Fish Nutrition and Welfare Open
Amino acids are not only the fundamental building blocks of proteins and, consequently, essential for animal growth, but they have also gained recognition in recent years for their critical roles in regulating key metabolic processes [...]
View article: Fish Protein Hydrolysates Mitigate the Adverse Effects of No‐Fishmeal Diets in Gilthead Seabream Juveniles
Fish Protein Hydrolysates Mitigate the Adverse Effects of No‐Fishmeal Diets in Gilthead Seabream Juveniles Open
The aquaculture industry must continue to reduce its reliance on finite marine ingredients and promote biocircularity to enhance sustainability. This study evaluated the effects of no‐fishmeal (FM) diets and fish protein hydrolysates (FPHs…
View article: Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Physiological Resilience of Juvenile Gilthead Seabream (<i>Sparus aurata</i>) Fed Organic and Circular Economy‐Derived Diets
Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Physiological Resilience of Juvenile Gilthead Seabream (<i>Sparus aurata</i>) Fed Organic and Circular Economy‐Derived Diets Open
Aquafeeds formulated with organic or circular economy‐derived ingredients aim to enhance sustainability and consumer acceptance. This study evaluated the global warming potential (GWP) and digestibility of such feeds, and assessed their ef…
View article: Impact of feed availability on growth performance and amino acid utilization of cobia (Rachycentron canadum) at elevated temperature
Impact of feed availability on growth performance and amino acid utilization of cobia (Rachycentron canadum) at elevated temperature Open
Introduction This study explored the effects of increased water temperatures and limited feeding on the growth, feed utilization, and nutrient retention in juvenile cobia ( Rachycentron canadum ). Methods Juvenile cobia, approximately 5.0 …
View article: Socially Acceptable Feed Formulations May Impact the Voluntary Feed Intake and Growth, but Not Robustness of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Socially Acceptable Feed Formulations May Impact the Voluntary Feed Intake and Growth, but Not Robustness of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Open
Society is becoming more demanding with aquaculture’s environmental footprint and animal wellbeing. In order to potentially mitigate these concerns, feed formulations could be based on eco-efficient (circular economy-driven) or organic ing…
View article: Effects of early-life amino acids supplementation on fish responses to a thermal challenge
Effects of early-life amino acids supplementation on fish responses to a thermal challenge Open
Nutritional programming is a promising concept for promoting metabolic adaptation of fish to challenging conditions, such as the increase in water temperature. The present work evaluates in ovo arginine or glutamine supplementation as enha…
View article: Nile tilapia and gilthead seabream dietary self-selection of alternative feeds
Nile tilapia and gilthead seabream dietary self-selection of alternative feeds Open
Classical assessments of new fish feeds are anthropocentric, focusing mainly on growth. Although this methodology is accurate, it does not consider the fish’ perspective. This study aimed to investigate the behavioural responses and feed p…
View article: Nile Tilapia and Gilthead Seabream Dietary Self-Selection of Alternative Feeds with Spirulina and Quinoa
Nile Tilapia and Gilthead Seabream Dietary Self-Selection of Alternative Feeds with Spirulina and Quinoa Open
Classical assessments of new fish feeds are anthropocentric, focusing on growth. Although this methodology is accurate, it does not consider the fish’ perspective. This study aimed to investigate the behavioural responses and feed preferen…
View article: Sustainable feed formulation to community‐based aquaculture: <scp><i>Oreochromis niloticus</i></scp> fingerlings performance and antioxidant status
Sustainable feed formulation to community‐based aquaculture: <span><i>Oreochromis niloticus</i></span> fingerlings performance and antioxidant status Open
Community‐based aquaculture can reduce dependence on natural resources, promote biodiversity conservation, and improve local economies and food security. However, this activity is highly dependent on local conditions regarding natural reso…
View article: AQUAVITAE_Fish key performance indicators for diets from low-trophic species
AQUAVITAE_Fish key performance indicators for diets from low-trophic species Open
This dataset presents the key performance indicators from gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) juveniles fed diets containing mussel meal.
View article: AQUAVITAE_Fish key performance indicators for diets from fisheries by-catch valorisation
AQUAVITAE_Fish key performance indicators for diets from fisheries by-catch valorisation Open
This dataset contains the key performance indicators associated with a nutritional trial performed at the Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve (CCMAR, Faro, Portugal) within the framework of the Cross-cutting Case Study on by-products of t…
View article: AQUAVITAE_Fish key performance indicators for diets from fisheries by-catch valorisation
AQUAVITAE_Fish key performance indicators for diets from fisheries by-catch valorisation Open
This dataset contains the key performance indicators associated with a nutritional trial performed at the Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve (CCMAR, Faro, Portugal) within the framework of the Cross-cutting Case Study on by-products of t…
View article: Early-life amino acids supplementation shapes fish thermal responses
Early-life amino acids supplementation shapes fish thermal responses Open
Data sets of the study "Early-life amino acids supplementation shapes fish thermal responses"
View article: Early-life amino acids supplementation shapes fish thermal responses
Early-life amino acids supplementation shapes fish thermal responses Open
Data sets of the study "Early-life amino acids supplementation shapes fish thermal responses"
View article: Elevated sea temperature combined with dietary methionine levels affect feed intake and appetite-related neuropeptide expression in the brains of juvenile cobia (Rachycentron canadum)
Elevated sea temperature combined with dietary methionine levels affect feed intake and appetite-related neuropeptide expression in the brains of juvenile cobia (Rachycentron canadum) Open
This study aimed to determine the impact of elevated temperature combined with different levels of dietary methionine concentrations on feed intake (FI) and brain expression of selected neuropeptides and one receptor involved in appetite c…
View article: Exploring first-feeding diets for European eel larval culture: Insights at morphological, nutritional, and molecular levels
Exploring first-feeding diets for European eel larval culture: Insights at morphological, nutritional, and molecular levels Open
Closing the life cycle of European eel ( Anguilla anguilla ) in captivity is targeted to provide a sustainable, year-round supply of juveniles for aquaculture. Present focus is on the nutritional requirements during the larval first-feedin…
View article: First Assessment of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Synbiotics Affecting Survival, Growth, and Gene Expression of European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) Larvae
First Assessment of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Synbiotics Affecting Survival, Growth, and Gene Expression of European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) Larvae Open
European eel, Anguilla anguilla, larval culture faces a bottleneck during the transition to exogenous feeding. To stimulate gut-priming, in the present study, prebiotics (AgriMOS, mannan-oligosaccharides, and β-(1,3 and 1,6)-poly-D-glucose…
View article: Development and Application of a Mechanistic Nutrient-Based Model for Precision Fish Farming
Development and Application of a Mechanistic Nutrient-Based Model for Precision Fish Farming Open
This manuscript describes and evaluates the FEEDNETICS model, a detailed mechanistic nutrient-based model that has been developed to be used as a data interpretation and decision-support tool by fish farmers, aquafeed producers, aquacultur…
View article: AQUAVITAE_Fish key performance indicators for diets from low-trophic species
AQUAVITAE_Fish key performance indicators for diets from low-trophic species Open
This dataset presents the key performance indicators from gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) juveniles fed diets containing mussel meal.
View article: Fish Processing and Digestion Affect Parvalbumins Detectability in Gilthead Seabream and European Seabass
Fish Processing and Digestion Affect Parvalbumins Detectability in Gilthead Seabream and European Seabass Open
Consumption of aquatic food, including fish, accounts for 17% of animal protein intake. However, fish consumption might also result in several side-effects such as sneezing, swelling and anaphylaxis in sensitized consumers. Fish allergy is…
View article: MedAID_Key performance indicators for gilthead seabream reared under low temperature
MedAID_Key performance indicators for gilthead seabream reared under low temperature Open
This data set contains the results from a nutritional trial performed at the Centre of Marine Sciences of Algarve (CCMAR, Faro, Portugal) within the framework of WP2 of the MedAID project (Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development, …
View article: MedAID_Key performance indicators for gilthead seabream reared under low temperature
MedAID_Key performance indicators for gilthead seabream reared under low temperature Open
This data set contains the results from a nutritional trial performed at the Centre of Marine Sciences of Algarve (CCMAR, Faro, Portugal) within the framework of WP2 of the MedAID project (Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development, …
View article: MedAID_Key performance indicators for gilthead seabream on-growing under summer temperatures
MedAID_Key performance indicators for gilthead seabream on-growing under summer temperatures Open
This data set contains the results from a nutritional trial performed at the Centre of Marine Sciences of Algarve (CCMAR, Faro, Portugal) within the framework of WP2 of the MedAID project (Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development, …
View article: MedAID_WP2_T2312S_CCMAR_202111
MedAID_WP2_T2312S_CCMAR_202111 Open
This data set contains the results from a nutritional trial performed at the Centre of Marine Sciences of Algarve (CCMAR, Faro, Portugal) within the framework of WP2 of the MedAID project (Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development, …
View article: MedAID_Key performance indicators for gilthead seabream on-growing under summer temperatures
MedAID_Key performance indicators for gilthead seabream on-growing under summer temperatures Open
This data set contains the results from a nutritional trial performed at the Centre of Marine Sciences of Algarve (CCMAR, Faro, Portugal) within the framework of WP2 of the MedAID project (Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development, …
View article: Metabolic Fate Is Defined by Amino Acid Nature in Gilthead Seabream Fed Different Diet Formulations
Metabolic Fate Is Defined by Amino Acid Nature in Gilthead Seabream Fed Different Diet Formulations Open
The sustainability of the Aquaculture industry relies on optimising diets to promote nitrogen retention and maximise fish growth. The aim of this study was to assess how different dietary formulations influence the bioavailability and meta…