Emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogen is one of the biggest global threats to public health in the 21st century. Thus, seeking natural ingredients having the antibacterial activity to treat bacterial ...

Fecundity estimation is the main approach used in fisheries management to predict the reproductive potential of a fish population. Studies related to this aspect of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus are lacking in Sri ...

Product quality and shelf life of giant freshwater prawns (GFP) can be influenced by different factors including handling and storing techniques. It determines consumer acceptability and satisfaction, and sensory evaluation ...

Fish are ideal bioindicators for monitoring aquatic ecosystems due to their sensitivity to environmental changes and ability to accumulate substances like heavy metals. This study analyzed the heavy metal levels in Oreochromis ...

Traditional strategies to combat bacterial and viral pathogens, such as high doses of antibiotics have raised concerns about the development of antibiotic-resistant strains in aquaculture industry. Consequently, supplementing ...

Catla catla is a freshwater fish, which is often considered as a low-valued food fish in Sri Lanka. Value added products such as fish sausages can be developed to enhance the marketability of lower valued food fish. During ...

The substrate will create a suitable environment for the growth of aquatic plants. It provides a place to roots, source of nutrients and in some cases medium to reproduce. Inappropriate particle size of the substrate will ...

Anesthetic agents play a crucial role in aquaculture by mitigating stress and minimizing injuries among cultured fish, thereby maintaining their overall health. The efficacy of Tephrosia vogelii leaf powder as a potential ...

Seaweeds are comprised with large concentrations of polysaccharides and bioactive compounds. Sodium Alginate (SA) extracted from brown algae is a biodegradable, non-toxic polymer and it is the most adaptable polysaccharide ...