Fishery and aquaculture production are pivotal in addressing the global demand for seafood and supporting economic livelihoods. Fishery production involves the capture of wild fish and other aquatic organisms from natural water bodies, while aquaculture focuses on breeding, rearing, and harvesting aquatic animals in controlled environments. Together, these sectors are vital for food security, providing a high-quality protein source for billions worldwide. Recent technological advancements and sustainable practices have mitigated some environmental impacts traditionally associated with fisheries. However, challenges such as overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change persist, often exacerbated by natural events. Given the interconnected nature of fisheries and aquaculture, with shared markets and mutual influences, coordinated and complementary efforts are essential. Integrating responsible management practices and innovative solutions is crucial for ensuring the long-term viability and productivity of the seafood industry, as well as maintaining product continuity. There is a pressing need for a comprehensive compendium of research that explores practices leading to sustainability through continuous improvement.
This research topic aims to foster and develop interdisciplinary integration between fishery and aquaculture sectors to enhance sustainable production of marine finfish, crustaceans, molluscs, seaweed, and microalgae. The objective is to encourage contributions that encompass socio-economic, ecological, management, and technological approaches within these two sectors. Specific questions include assessing marine resource diversity and conservation, understanding socio-economic relationships between marine resource dynamics and stakeholders, and evaluating environmental conditions impacting marine stocks. Additionally, the research will explore forecasting fishery stock dynamics, investigating marine organism biology, and advancing captive reproduction studies.
To gather further insights in the interdisciplinary integration of fishery and aquaculture, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Assessment of marine resource diversity, distribution, and conservation for holistic ecosystem considerations.
- Socio-economic relationships between marine resource dynamics and coastal communities.
- Environmental conditions impacting marine stocks, particularly those under threat.
- Modelling studies to forecast fishery stock dynamics.
- Biology, physiology, and genetics of marine organisms for improved management.
- Advancements in captive reproduction of marine organisms.
- Sustainable feeding and nutrition practices for farmed organisms.
- Optimisation of early development stages of commercial marine species in captivity.
- Development of innovative marine aquaculture production systems and management.
- New technologies for wastewater treatment and aquaculture waste reuse.
Keywords: Fisheries, Aquaculture, Sustainability, Marine Diversity, Marine Resource Dynamics, Environmental Impacts, Aquaculture Production
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
