Morphometric and meristic traits offer powerful, cost-effective tools for analysing phenotypic variation, stock structure, and environmental adaptation in freshwater fishes. This review synthesizes findings from more than thirty studies published between 2012 and 2024, covering d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i121035
Probiotic candidates, Lactobacillus acidophilus, are recognised for their ability to produce extracellular enzymes (proteases, lipases, and amylases), form resilient spores, inhibit pathogens, and colonise the intestinal mucosa. The present study investigated the dietary effect o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i121034
The study was conducted to assess the livelihood status of shrimp farmers during and after COVID-19 in tala upazila of Satkhira district from January to March 2024. Data were collected by using a well-structured questionnaire from 40 shrimp farmers. The study found that 32.5% of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i121033
Environmental factors directly influence the growth and survival of fishes and the quality of the water, in which they are cultured, is an important environmental factor in this regard. A study was conducted in the Alekargul and Tikarpara village (Badarpur sub-division) of Sreebh...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i121032
The flat head lobster Thenus orientalis is an economically important species in the Indo-Pacific, supporting fisheries that yield more than 5,000 t annually in Southeast Asia. Despite its commercial value, detailed information on its reproductive biology—particularly the timing o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111030
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the fish farmers and feed millers in the study areas to determine their coping strategies, the types of feeds they use, the ingredients in their formulations, the sources of the ingredients, and any other relevant information that cou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111031
This study examines the Comprehensive Assessment of Fish Availability Across Seasons at Kismayo Landing Sites, considering seasonal changes and their implications for local fishing practices. We gathered information by observing landings at Kibora Fish Landing Site and Kismayo Fi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111028
Threonine, an essential amino acid, plays a vital role in promoting growth, maintaining health, and enhancing the overall performance of fish in aquaculture. Different fish species require varying amounts of threonine due to their unique physiological and metabolic characteristic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111029
Laundry detergents, with their pervasive domestic and industrial use, introduce chemically complex effluents into aquatic systems, where many components demonstrate significant toxicity to aquatic life. This study investigated the sublethal effects of a commercially prevalent det...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111027
The Indo-Pacific Tarpon (Megalops cyprinoides) is a species that has important ecological and economic value in tropical estuarine and coastal ecosystems, but information on its biology in Indonesian waters is still very limited. This study aims to analyze the size distribution,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111026
With rapidly expanding production, aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food production sectors globally. In India, the advancement of innovative aquaculture practices has greatly boosted the contribution of aquatic products, generating positive economic impact. This study a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111025
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in managing shrimp pond wastewater in Tasikmalaya based on physical and chemical parameters. Study Design: A non-experimental design using a survey approach was applied through in situ fi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111024
Fish culture is a fast-expanding livelihood activity in India, playing a key role in income, jobs, and food security. Chhattisgarh has great promise for inland aquaculture, though its poverty-reduction effect is limited by socio-economic inequalities, institutional factors, and i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111023
This study aims to assess the sanitary quality of canned Sardinella pâté (PINTON) produced by the company CONDAK and sold in Dakar's supermarkets and in Keur Massar's shops. It employs a multidimensional approach combining socioeconomic surveys, observations on storage conditions...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111022
This study investigated the possibility of partially or completely replacing fish meal with chicken by-product meal in the diet of Nile tilapia fry. Two hundred and twenty-five mixed fry were divided into five treatment groups, with three replicates each contained 15 fry, placed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i111021