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A 2.3 m four-pore slender giant moray has been recorded from Sinan, marking the first confirmed occurrence of 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑢𝑠 in Korean waters and the species’ new northern range limit.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A 2.3 m four-pore slender giant moray has been recorded from Sinan, marking the first confirmed occurrence of 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑢𝑠 in Korean waters and the species’ new northern range limit.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Development of a saline-tolerant YY supermale UPV SpiN tilapia hybrid using molecular marker-assisted selection: doi.org/10.3897/aiep...htt
Development of a saline-tolerant YY supermale UPV SpiN tilapia hybrid (Oreochromis spilurus × O. niloticus) (Actinopterygii, Cichliformes, Cichlidae) using molecular marker-assisted selection
The tilapia aquaculture industry faces increasing challenges from saline intrusion into freshwater systems and consumer concerns over hormone-treated fish. This study developed a molecular marker-assi...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Development of a saline-tolerant YY supermale UPV SpiN tilapia hybrid using molecular marker-assisted selection: doi.org/10.3897/aiep...htt
This study from a small Japanese estuary shows that 𝑍𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝑗𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎 seagrass beds boost fish diversity and support key species more than nearby bare ground.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This study from a small Japanese estuary shows that 𝑍𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝑗𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎 seagrass beds boost fish diversity and support key species more than nearby bare ground.
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This paper reports the first record of leucism in the spotted eagle ray, 𝐴𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠 𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑖.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This paper reports the first record of leucism in the spotted eagle ray, 𝐴𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠 𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑖.
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The first regional stock assessment of 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea provides evidence of overfishing and limited population resilience, underscoring the need for management interventions.
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Overfishing risk and population decline of Scomberomorus commerson (Actinopterygii, Scombriformes, Scombridae) in a data-poor fishery: First assessment from the eastern Mediterranean Sea
Between May 2023 and November 2024, 611 specimens of the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, Scomberomorus commerson (Lacepède, 1800), were collected from artisanal landing sites along the Syrian coast (e...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:26 AM
The first regional stock assessment of 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea provides evidence of overfishing and limited population resilience, underscoring the need for management interventions.
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Researchers present a new distributional record of the Indo-Pacific tropical sand goby, 𝐹𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑔𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑖, from Jeju-do Island, Korea, and propose a new Korean common name.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Researchers present a new distributional record of the Indo-Pacific tropical sand goby, 𝐹𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑔𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑖, from Jeju-do Island, Korea, and propose a new Korean common name.
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Five specimens of the cactus roach, 𝑅𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑢𝑠 𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑔𝑜, were collected from the westernmost Bulgarian stretch of the Danube River, representing the species' first record in the country.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Five specimens of the cactus roach, 𝑅𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑢𝑠 𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑔𝑜, were collected from the westernmost Bulgarian stretch of the Danube River, representing the species' first record in the country.
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This pilot-scale study provides essential baseline information on early growth and survival of 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑚𝑢𝑠 𝑛𝑖𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑠, a promising species for aquaculture diversification in the Eastern Tropical PacificI: doi.org/10.3897/aiep...
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This pilot-scale study provides essential baseline information on early growth and survival of 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑚𝑢𝑠 𝑛𝑖𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑠, a promising species for aquaculture diversification in the Eastern Tropical PacificI: doi.org/10.3897/aiep...
A large specimen of the large-eyed sackfish 𝑁𝑒𝑜𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖 is reported from western Taiwan, extending its range by approximately 1200 km southward.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
A large specimen of the large-eyed sackfish 𝑁𝑒𝑜𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖 is reported from western Taiwan, extending its range by approximately 1200 km southward.
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Researchers present length–weight relationships of 17 data-poor, noncommercial fish species sampled through bottom trawling in the waters of southwestern Taiwan.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Researchers present length–weight relationships of 17 data-poor, noncommercial fish species sampled through bottom trawling in the waters of southwestern Taiwan.
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This seasonal study of bluemouth rockfish from Tunisia reveals distinct winter spawning, sex-based energy differences, and consistently high nutritional quality.
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Seasonal variations in the biological characteristics and biochemical composition of bluemouth rockfish, Helicolenus dactylopterus (Actinopterygii, Perciformes, Sebastidae), in the central Mediterrane...
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the annual biological cycle and biochemical composition of the bluemouth rockfish, Helicolenus dactylopterus (Delaroche, 1809), collected in 2022, from ...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
This seasonal study of bluemouth rockfish from Tunisia reveals distinct winter spawning, sex-based energy differences, and consistently high nutritional quality.
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The girdled shrimpgoby 𝑀𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑖 is confirmed extant in Taiwan and recorded for the first time in Malaysia, with detailed notes on male colouration and morphology.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The girdled shrimpgoby 𝑀𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑖 is confirmed extant in Taiwan and recorded for the first time in Malaysia, with detailed notes on male colouration and morphology.
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The chromosome numbers and karyotypes of two marine fish species, representing two families, living off the south coast of the Black Sea were successfully determined using the short-term culture method (PB-MAX™ application).
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The next level in marine fish cytogenetics via the latest developed short-term in vitro method: A novel karyoevolutive consideration of two marine fish species (Actinopterygii)
In this study, the chromosome numbers and karyotypes of two marine fish species, representing two families, living off the south coast of the Black Sea were successfully determined using the short-ter...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The chromosome numbers and karyotypes of two marine fish species, representing two families, living off the south coast of the Black Sea were successfully determined using the short-term culture method (PB-MAX™ application).
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The next level in marine fish cytogenetics via the latest developed short-term in vitro method: A novel karyoevolutive consideration of two marine fish species (Actinopterygii) aiep.pensoft.net/articles.php...
The next level in marine fish cytogenetics via the latest developed short-term in vitro method: A novel karyoevolutive consideration of two marine fish species (Actinopterygii)
In this study, the chromosome numbers and karyotypes of two marine fish species, representing two families, living off the south coast of the Black Sea were successfully determined using the short-ter...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The next level in marine fish cytogenetics via the latest developed short-term in vitro method: A novel karyoevolutive consideration of two marine fish species (Actinopterygii) aiep.pensoft.net/articles.php...
The first larval specimen of 𝑁𝑒𝑜𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑖ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑒 from Korea has been identified via DNA barcoding.
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The first larval specimen of 𝑁𝑒𝑜𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑖ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑒 from Korea has been identified via DNA barcoding.
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For five years, researchers monitored the impacts of 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 and 𝐿𝑒𝑝𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑢𝑠 on freshwater fish communities in lakes and reservoirs of Korea: doi.org/10.3897/aiep...
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For five years, researchers monitored the impacts of 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 and 𝐿𝑒𝑝𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑢𝑠 on freshwater fish communities in lakes and reservoirs of Korea: doi.org/10.3897/aiep...
The lake minnow, 𝑅ℎ𝑦𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑐𝑦𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑛𝑢𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑠, faces extinction in Lithuania. Urgent protective action is needed, with emphasis on revitalising suitable habitats and moving fish from the country's only known population.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The lake minnow, 𝑅ℎ𝑦𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑐𝑦𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑛𝑢𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑠, faces extinction in Lithuania. Urgent protective action is needed, with emphasis on revitalising suitable habitats and moving fish from the country's only known population.
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Researchers offer insights into the population dynamics of the European eel, presenting data essential for developing accurate growth models necessary for population management and addressing their decline.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Researchers offer insights into the population dynamics of the European eel, presenting data essential for developing accurate growth models necessary for population management and addressing their decline.
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Researchers investigate length–weight relationships, condition factors, and biometric characteristics in the sea cucumber 𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑎 𝑡𝑢𝑏𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑠 from the northeastern Aegean Sea, Türkiye.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Researchers investigate length–weight relationships, condition factors, and biometric characteristics in the sea cucumber 𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑎 𝑡𝑢𝑏𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑠 from the northeastern Aegean Sea, Türkiye.
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A new Upper Franconian ichthyosaur species has been discovered from Mistelgau. Learn all about it on the @pensoft.net blog!
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New Jurassic ichthyosaur species discovered in Mistelgau
Ichthyosaurs were marine reptiles, with dolphin-like bodies, that lived during the time of the dinosaurs.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM
A new Upper Franconian ichthyosaur species has been discovered from Mistelgau. Learn all about it on the @pensoft.net blog!
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A tropical goby fish, 𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑎 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑖, has been recorded off Korea for the first time, marking its northernmost range and highlighting climate-driven shifts in marine ecosystems.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
A tropical goby fish, 𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑎 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑖, has been recorded off Korea for the first time, marking its northernmost range and highlighting climate-driven shifts in marine ecosystems.
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The first successful feminisation protocol for the saline-tolerant UPV SpiN tilapia hybrid shows that dietary estradiol can reliably produce all-female broodstock for aquaculture.
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Feminization of a saline-tolerant tilapia hybrid, UPV SpiN (Oreochromis spilurus × O. niloticus) (Actinopterygii, Cichliformes, Cichlidae) using 17β-Estradiol: Effects of dose and administration metho...
Application of feminization techniques using estrogen hormones can be relevant in cases where there is an insufficient supply of female stock for broodstock production. This study aimed to evaluate th...
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September 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The first successful feminisation protocol for the saline-tolerant UPV SpiN tilapia hybrid shows that dietary estradiol can reliably produce all-female broodstock for aquaculture.
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