Fish, a major source of animal protein in Nigeria, is lost annually to spoilage because of improper storage and inadequate preservation techniques. Synthetic antioxidants have gradually lost their use and value in the industry because of their reported undesirable effects. Furthe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91139
Non-native fish species, particularly Pterygoplichthys sp., Clarias gariepinus, and Oreochromis sp., have been introduced into many regions outside their native ranges for various purposes. The rapid spread and establishment of invasive populations, recently reported in certain o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91140
Reproductive information is essential for understanding fish population dynamics and supporting appropriate management measures. This study characterised the sex ratio, gonadal maturity stages, length at first maturity, gonadosomatic index, spawning seasonality, and fecundity of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91141
Mystus cavasius is commercially important because of its high market value in India and other South-East Asian countries. Various anthropogenic activities and natural habitat loss have placed this catfish on the near-threatened list. The development of captive spawning is an impo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81138
Growing awareness of the nutritional and health benefits of fish and shellfish has increased interest in seafood-derived bioactive compounds. This review provides a holistic overview of the principal bioactive compounds in seafood, the methods used for their extraction and proces...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81137
Aim: This study analysed the factors associated with farmer-reported post-harvest losses and perceived quality deterioration among green mussel (Perna viridis) farmers in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. Study Design: A descriptive-correlational research design supplemented by key in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81136
The rapid expansion of aquaculture has intensified demand for feed ingredients and renewed interest in low-cost, regionally available materials that reduce reliance on fishmeal and conventional plant proteins. Fruit processing generates large quantities of peels, pomace, seeds, k...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81135
Assessment of mangrove ecosystem suitability is essential for supporting sustainable ecotourism development. However, no previous study has evaluated the Jor Bay mangrove ecosystem in East Lombok Regency, Indonesia, by integrating biophysical tourism suitability with stakeholder...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81133
The increasing search for cost-effective and sustainable feed additives in aquaculture has stimulated interest in the utilisation of agricultural wastes such as unripe plantain (Musa paradisiaca) peels. This study evaluated the acute toxicity of ethanolic extract of unripe planta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81134
Artisanal fisheries underpin the ecological and socio-economic security of coastal communities across the Western Indian Ocean, yet the mechanisms linking fisher behaviour to perceived sustainability remain poorly quantified. We present the first large-scale, multivariate assessm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i81131