“Innovations in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture” showcases cutting-edge research and developments in aquaculture and fisheries, covering diverse topics, such as innovative approaches, transformative technologies, and emerging trends. Chapters explore intensive farming practices, aquamimicry, nanofiltration technology, environmental stress management, aquatic transit methods, and shrimp farming excellence. The book addresses critical challenges in aquaculture, including environmental stress and microplastic pollution, while also delving into advanced seaweed cultivation, nutraceuticals for aquatic wellness, molecular tools in fish breeding, food safety, quality control in fish processing, fish drying dynamics, cold chain management, and innovations in surimi-based product development. This comprehensive volume serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and students in aquaculture and fisheries science, fostering collaboration and innovation for sustainable aquatic resource management and driving positive change and advancement in these vital fields.
Mr. Nitesh Kumar Yadav is a dedicated Ph.D. Research Scholar in the Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Tripura, India. He holds a Post-graduate degree in Aquaculture and an Under-graduate degree in Fisheries Science from MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Mr. Yadav’s pursuit of knowledge and academic excellence has been recognized with an Institutional Fellowship Award for his Ph.D. research. Throughout his academic journey, Mr. Yadav has demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment, earning accolades, such as the Best Oral Presentation Award, Young Achiever Award, and Excellence Award at international conferences. His contributions to the field of aquaculture extend to over 40 scientific publications, including research articles, reviews, popular articles, book chapters and conference papers published in prestigious national and international journals and magazines. Mr. Yadav’s work reflects his passion for advancing aquaculture research and contributing to the global scientific community.
Dr. Jham Lal is presently working as a Project Assistant at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI), Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal. He has been awarded with Ph.D. from Department of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Manipur, India. He has done Graduation (B.F.Sc.) from College of Fisheries, Kawardha, Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India and Post-Graduation M.F.Sc. from College of Fisheries, Dholi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar- 848125, India. Moreover, Dr. Lal has received Best Thesis Award (PG/Ph.D.), Young Achiever Award, Best Research Scholar Award, Best Presentation Award, and Best Oral Presentation Award at international conference. He has over 6 years of research experience in Aquaculture and Fish nutrition and Feed technology. Dr. Lal has more than 19 scientific publications, including research, review articles in reputed national & international journals and magazines. Dr. Lal is a member of several research societies.
Mr. Anand Vaishnav is a Ph.D. Scholar of Department of Fish Processing Technology and Engineering, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, Tripura, India. He has done his PostGraduation in Fisheries Engineering and Technology from Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalitha Fisheries University (Nagapattinam), Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. He has received ICAR - NTS Fellowship Award for Post-Graduation. He has also received Best Thesis Award (for Post-Graduation), Young Scientist Award, Best Poster Presentation Award and Best Oral Presentation Award at international conferences. He has experiences in Fishing Gear and Craft Technology, Marine Engineering, Fish Biochemistry, Fishery Stock Assessment and Aquaculture Engineering. He has more than 10 scientific publications, including research, technical and review articles, and book chapters in reputed National & International Journals and Magazines. He is a lifetime member of several research societies and journals.
Prof. Arun B. Patel serves as the officiating Dean at the College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (India) in Tripura. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology with a specialization in Aquaculture from the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences at Ehime University, Japan. Dr. Patel has also completed two master’s degrees: one in Aquaculture (Fish Nutrition) from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok, Thailand, and another in Aquaculture (Aquatic Bioscience) from Kochi University, Japan. With over 30 years of professional experience, including 15 years abroad, Dr. Patel has worked extensively in various leading organizations in broad and diverse areas of aquaculture including fish nutrition, pond dynamics, nitrogen metabolism in aquaculture ecosystems, and microbial bioremediation for aquaculture. His international experience includes a JSPS post-doctoral fellowship at the National Research Institute of Aquaculture in Japan, as well as positions at AIT, Bangkok; JIRCAS (Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences), Japan; and Core Research Laboratory, MIESC (Mie Industry and Enterprise Support Center), Japan. Dr. Patel’s current research focuses towards diversification of aquaculture and feed resources vis-à-vis reducing carbon foot prints. Towards this he works on developing comprehensive practices for emerging aquaculture species to diversify aquaculture and advance feed and feeding strategies using alternative locally producible resources, particularly duckweeds. He has supervised 32 post-graduate and Ph.D. students and managed interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research and educational projects throughout his career. Dr. Patel has a prolific publication record, with over 50 published in prestigious national and international journals, numerous book chapters, extension publications, and educational videos to his credit. Dr. Patel’s expertise and leadership have significantly contributed to the field of aquaculture and fisheries science, making him a respected figure in academia and research.
Dr. Pradyut Biswas, a 2nd batch graduate student of College of Fisheries, Lembucherra, is presently working as an Assistant Professor at the same institute. After graduation, he pursued Master’s and Doctoral degree from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai in 2005 and 2011 respectively with ICAR fellowship. He started his professional career as technical expert in ‘Haemmopharma’ company well known for manufacturing the ‘Ovatide’, a fish breeding inducing agent. He has served the State department of Fisheries, Govt. of Tripura as Fishery Officer during 2007- 2012. Thereafter, he joined College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra as an assistant Professor. He has a keen interest in the development of fish breeding and farming in north-east India. He has been associated with seven (7) different research extension projects, six (6) externally funded projects and one (1) intramural project within ten (10) years of his professional career. He has also guided 9 PG students. Dr. Biswas conducted more than 20 on and off-campus formal/ informal training/demonstration programme for farmers and farm women, line department personnel. He has also participated in 3 regional level exhibitions as a team leader. He has helped many farmers to develop farms by using all his expertise in the field. He has published more than 30 international research papers, 2 books, 15 book chapters, 8 extension publications, and many educational videos. He has organized more than 40 awareness and training programs for farmers. He along with his team has also contributed to the development of technologies (3 nos.) for industries and farmers as well.
1. Advancements in Aquaculture: Pioneering Sustainable Practices for the Future........................................................................1 Jham Lal, Nitesh Kumar Yadav, Anand Vaishnav, Pradyut Biswas and Arun Bhai Patel
2. Intensive Farming Practices and Innovative Technologies..........33 Preeti Maurya
3. Aquamimicry: Revolutionizing Aquaculture Through Nature-Inspired Ecosystems.............................................................57 Suparna Deb, Shubham Kashyap, Pradyut Biswas, Nitesh Kumar Yadav and Payel Debbarma
4. Advancements in Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): Enhancing Productivity & Sustainability........................83 Parvind Kumar, Nitesh Kumar Yadav, Arun Bhai Patel Satyaveer, Shivbhajan and Y. Ranvir Singh
5. Nanofiltration Technology in Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) ......................................................................................93 Jaya Angom, Nitesh Kumar Yadav, Arun Bhai Patel and Soibam Khogen Singh
6. Aquatic Transit: Efficient Transport of Fish Seed and Brooders.............................................................................................107 Shri Ram Yadav, Mahendra Kumar Yadav, Ravikant, Nitesh Kumar Yadav and Rachana Gulati
7. Shrimp Farming Excellence: Advanced Techniques and Management Strategies ...................................................................119 Atul Kumar, Aritriya Jana, Jham Lal, Ajay Kumar Verma and Arvind Verma
8. Environmental Stress and Their Dynamic Influences on Aquaculture Systems ......................................................................143 Aritriya Jana, Atul Kumar, Sulav Mandal and Jham Lal
9. Breeding of Indian shad Tenualosa ilisha (Hamilton, 1822) for Sustainable Conservation ...............................................................169 Sayan Mandal and Rohit Khatua
10. Microplastic Pollution and Their Impact on Aquaculture Environment .....................................................................................199 Rohit Kumar Gautam, Ashish Sahu, Neelam Sharma and Abha Mishra and Mahender Singh
11. Advanced Seaweed Cultivation: Status, Challenges and Prospects in India .............................................................................217 Rajesh Jayaswal, Atul Kumar, Jham Lal, Aritriya Jana and Nitesh Kumar Yadav
12. Unlocking Aquatic Wellness: Harnessing Nutraceuticals for Enhanced Animal Health................................................................239 Sourabh Debbarma, Swapnil Ananda Narsale, Yilbong Yirang, Patekar Prakash, Siyag Dhere and Nitesh Kumar Yadav
13. Harnessing the Power of Molecular Tools: Aids for Conservation and Rehabilitation of Endangered Fishes ............253 Shubham Kashyap, Suparna Deb, Payel Debbarma and Sanee Chauhan
14. Biotechnological Approaches in Fish Breeding: From Marker-Assisted Selection to Genetic Modification .........279 Shawna Yadav, Prakhar Sharma, Shivbhajan, Suraj Kumar and Sakshee Maurya
15. Quality Control and Food Safety in Fish Processing: Modern Approaches and Challenges ..........................................................291 Pritha Kumar and Sanee Chauhan
16. Fish Drying Dynamics: A Comparative Exploration of Classic and Modern Techniques ....................................................313 Aditya Singh, Saswat Mohanty and Aswin Sharma
17. Cold Chain Management and Its Role in Preserving the Quality of Fresh and Frozen Fish...................................................331 Anand Vaishnav, Naresh Kumar Mehta, M. Bhargavi Priyadarshini and Jham Lal
18. Exploring New Horizons: Advancing Surimi-based Product Development.....................................................................................347 Atul Kumar, Aritriya Jana, Rajesh Jayaswal, Jham Lal and Ishwar Chandra
19. Edible Packaging Technique: Advance Sustainable Solutions in Food Packaging ..........................................................371 Anand Vaishnav, N. Sureshchandra Singh, Bikash Kumar Pati, Naresh Kumar Mehta, M. Bhargavi Priyadarshini and Nitesh Kumar Yadav