This study assessed temporal variations of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in water, sediment, Periwinkle (Tympanotonos fuscatus) and Oyster (Crassostrea gasar) from the Iwofe River, Niger Delta. Samples collected bimonthly from July 2018 to May 2019 were analyzed using gas ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21064
Physico-chemical parameters constitute important abiotic components of aquatic ecosystems that influence species composition, diversity, stability, abundance, productivity, migration, biodiversity and physiological condition of aquatic organisms. The Okpoka Creek is a critical ec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21063
Fishermen have a vital role for ensuring food security, safeguarding livelihoods, and bolstering the ecological and economic stability of coastal and inland communities. This study explored the socio-economic characteristics of fishers in Diamond Harbour Block-I, South 24 Pargana...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21062
Ibrahim A. Giwa, Ogundiran M. Akinloye, Balogun A. Hassan, Awolola C. Bukola, Olanipekun A. Stephen, Awogbami O. Stephen & Babalola F. Timothy·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2026
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is a synthetic organic compound widely used as plasticiser in various consumer products and it is known to act as an endocrine disruptor. Indiscriminate disposal of DEP-made products has harmful effects on fish and other aquatic organisms. Hence the presen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21061
Bauxite extraction and the waste it produces are recognized as major contributors to water pollution, especially in areas lacking effective environmental controls. The runoff from bauxite mining contains heavy metals and alkaline compounds. These compounds have been reported to i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21060
Ogundiran M. Akinloye, Ibrahim A. Giwa, Awolola C. Bukola, Balogun A. Hassan, Awogbami O. Stephen, Olanipekun A. Stephen, Kehinde B. David, Iyiola, O. Lateefat, Ojeyinka, I. Mary & Kolawole, B. Josephine·Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research·2026
Diethyl Phthalate (DEP), widely used as plasticizer, detergent base, and in cosmetic products, is a recognized contaminant of aquatic ecosystems and its indiscriminate utilization calls for serious concern. This study therefore aimed at evaluating the toxicological impact of DEP...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21058
Tuna fisheries are a strategic component of Indonesia’s capture fisheries, supported by substantial resources across the Indian Ocean, eastern Indonesian waters, and the Pacific Ocean. The catch is dominated by skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye tuna, species that thrive in Indonesi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21059
The fast rise of the world's population, as well as the rising need for high-quality protein sources, have exacerbated food security and sustainability issues. Aquaculture is critical to addressing global protein needs; yet, the high cost and scarcity of fish meal necessitate oth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21057
The feasibility of producing fish silage using L. plantarum as inoculum and dried date pomace as a carbohydrate source was investigated. Experiments were conducted to find the optimal fish to date pomace ratio that would give a successful fermentation, defined as pH decline to &l...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i11056
This study profiles the socio-economic and production characteristics of vannamei shrimp farming MSMEs along the North Coast of West Java, Indonesia (Bekasi, Karawang, Subang, Indramayu, and Cirebon). A descriptive quantitative survey was conducted in October 2025 using a structu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i11054
This survey presents a profile and analyzes the financial capital of Karangsong Village, aiming to develop sustainable livelihoods to improve the welfare and survival of fishermen. The survey was conducted from December 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. The method used was a Mixed Meth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i11055
Hyporhamphus limbatus (Valenciennes) a congaturi halfbeak, belongs to the order Beloniformes and family Hemiramphidae and was originally described from Malabar coast of India by Cuvier and Valenciennes (1847). The species is euryhaline as well as potamodromous in nature. It has b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i11053
Aims: This study examined gender differences in vulnerability and adaptation to climate change among fish farmers. Study Design: This study adopted a quantitative research design. Place and Duration of Study: Ido Local Government Area (ILGA) of Oyo State, Nigeria, between July 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i11052
Heavy metals are persistent environmental pollutants that pose risks to aquatic life and humans due to their non-biodegradable nature, bio-accumulation and toxicity. This study assessed the concentrations of Cadmium (Cd), Arsenic (As), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), and Mercu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i11051
Aims: Feed-based aquaculture is one of the most dynamic and profitable sectors of global fish production. With the rising application of additives in feed-based aquaculture systems in Bangladesh, a feeding trial was conducted to assess the effects of exogenous enzyme-enriched fee...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i11050