Out today in Aquaculture Reports! Our study shows Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) significantly boosts growth, water quality, and productivity in pond systems. Big thanks to Arafat and all my co-authors for this collaboration! Read the full study here: doi.org/10.1016/j.aq...

Out today! Fertilization capacity evaluation of cryopreserved Delta Smelt sperm academic.oup.com/naja/article...

Fertilization capacity evaluation of cryopreserved Delta Smelt sperm

AbstractObjective. The Delta Smelt Hypomesus transpacificus, an endangered species endemic to the San Francisco Estuary, faces a high risk of extinction du

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📢 New Publication Alert 🔬 Title: Depuration efficiency of raft-cultivated Perna viridis: Interactive effects of salinity, exposure time, and body size on the removal of microbial pathogens and trace/toxic elements for seafood safety 🔗 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1016/j.aq...

Our publication is now available: “Highly and Lowly Domesticated Endangered Fish… Diverge in Thermal Physiology, Transcriptome, and Methylome.” Access it here: doi.org/10.1111/eva....

Highly and Lowly Domesticated Endangered Fish From a Conservation Hatchery Diverge in Their Thermal Physiology, Transcriptome, and Methylome

Conservation hatcheries aim to produce fish for supplementation of wild populations, but hatchery environments may drive phenotypic divergence from wild fish. These diverged traits may have reduced f...

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Finally, out today! Morphometric variation and sexual dimorphism of endangered longfin smelt Spirinchus thaleichthys in the San Francisco Estuary. Interested? Find it here: doi.org/10.3354/esr0...

New publication in Fisheries Research: “Retention rate and biological effects of Floy and FRyID tags on juvenile longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys).” The findings inform tag selection for small, conservation-focused fish species. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.fi...

Another collaborative publication for 2026 is out. We link estuarine ecology with reproductive phenology of the Indian backwater oyster Crassostrea madrasensis using a multivariate framework. Interested? doi.org/10.1016/j.se...

Our first publication of 2026 is out. We show how cultivation site and depth shape shell form and color in green mussels (Perna viridis) from the Bay of Bengal using morphometrics and color profiling. Shell traits act as bioindicators and guide better mariculture management. doi.org/10.1016/j.aa...

Another productive year comes to a close. After completing three years of my PhD, I had published e... Read more: https://longer.blue/posts/1PcJcIgveU

Our new study shows that Perna viridis synchronizes reproduction with estuarine productivity, with stage-specific fatty acid signatures and n-3 PUFAs as biomarkers, indicating opportunistic post-monsoon reproduction linked to plankton dynamics. doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

Our new study reveals how somatic and gonadal fatty acids are mobilized during post-monsoon reproduction in the oyster Crassostrea madrasensis. Interested? please find it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Integrated insight into somato-gonadal fatty acid dynamics and environmental synchrony: Unravelling post-monsoon gametogenic strategies of oysters Crassostrea madrasensis in raft-cultivation systems

The Indian backwater oyster, Crassostrea madrasensis, is a keystone estuarine bivalve of ecological and economic importance. Despite its significance,…

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Our new paper is out: We report how Crassostrea madrasensis adjusts its feeding and reproduction in response to seasonal plankton shifts and environmental changes along the Bay of Bengal. The study offers insights for sustainable bivalve farming in monsoon-driven coasts. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.se...

Our collaborative study shows that hatchery domestication in Delta smelt elevates thermal tolerance but reduces plasticity, with transcriptome and methylome shifts influencing adaptation. Read the preprint here: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Highly and lowly domesticated endangered fish from a conservation hatchery diverge in their thermal physiology, transcriptome, and methylome

Conservation hatcheries aim to produce fish for supplementation of wild populations, but hatchery environments may drive phenotypic divergence from wild fish. These diverged traits may have reduced fi...

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As Lab Safety Coordinator, I was hoping to see a publication in this area. Pleased to share our collaborative work “Factors affecting self-reported occupational health-related problems: a case study on improved traditional shrimp farmers in Bangladesh.” Read here: doi.org/10.1186/s128...

Now Published: Our recent collaborative study identifies suitable cryoprotectants for the cryopreservation of Asian catfish (Clarias batrachus). Interested in learning more? Read the full article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Happy to share that our study is now out today, revealing that a 7-day interval between sperm collections is insufficient for full recovery, resulting in reduced sperm motility—regardless of male age—in the endangered delta smelt. Interested? Find it: doi.org/10.3354/esr0...

🎉 A major milestone! For the first time, we successfully fertilized and hatched Delta Smelt larvae using cryopreserved sperm. This breakthrough offers new hope for the spawning success and conservation of this critically endangered species. Interested? Please see the video 😊

New Publication Alert: Ramshorn Snail (Helisoma anceps) shows a preference for consuming non-viable fish eggs over the live ones. Findings highlight its potential use as a natural tool for dead egg removal in endangered Delta Smelt hatchery operations. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The final batch of endangered longfin smelt has hatched! Despite challenges in broodstock availability, we have 70,000+ larvae at 40 dph. Excited to track survival and growth performance at 80 & 300 dph with diet & tagging experiments. Huge thanks to our collaborators! #Conservation #Fisheries

🚀 New Publication Alert! Our study reveals how microplastic ingestion affects survival, growth, and immunity in tilapia. I contributed to study design, data analysis, and visualization. Thanks to my co-authors and collaborators for their efforts! 📖 Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Impact of ingested microplastics on phenotypic traits and biochemical parameters in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juvenile - Aquaculture International

The widespread contamination of aquatic environments by microplastics (MPs), alongside other pollutants, has emerged as a critical global concern, posing significant risks to fish populations. This st...

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The experiment is underway. After being tagged with various kinds of tags, we will observe the performance of our F1 juveniles of the endangered Longfin smelt. Anticipating an intriguing event.

So excited to see the 1st batch of our endangered longfin smelt’s hatchlings are playing in the incubator. Looking forward to using them for future studies.

Thrilled to contribute to a study on how depth & site-specific ecology impact green mussel (Perna viridis) growth & nutrition in floating raft mariculture. Insights for optimizing sustainable farming practices! 🌊 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Ecology intersects with mariculture: How depth and site-specific environmental factors shape growth and nutritional profile of green mussels (Perna viridis)

Understanding the interlinkages between ecological conditions and mariculture practices are vital for enhancing growth performance and nutritional pro…

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🚨 Excited to share our latest research! 🌊 Proud to contribute to exploring low-trophic extractive mariculture (LTEM) as a pathway to advancing blue food production in Bangladesh. ✅ Ecological benefits ✅ Challenges & solutions ✅ Strategies Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Advancing low-trophic extractive mariculture (LTEM): Strategies for a thriving blue economy in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, with its diverse coastal and marine ecosystems, holds immense potential to harness low-trophic extractive mariculture (LTEM) as a key comp…

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Paper alert! In this study, we show how salinity and body size influence sperm motility in three California smelt fish: the endangered delta smelt and longfin smelt, and the invasive wakasagi. It’s an open access one. Link: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...