Biotechnological tools in fisheries and aquatic health management.

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The book Biotechnological Tools in Fisheries and Aquatic Health Management mainly focuses on genetic improvement, environmental management and bioremediation, biosecurity and disease control, fisheries management and biodiversity conservation. Fish genetic improvement for better growth and disease resistance using genome editing through CRISPR-Cas9 Technology is the need of the hour. Similarly, marker-assisted selective breeding for fish genetic improvement using molecular markers also has tremendous potential for fish production enhancement. Disease outbreaks can have a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of the aquaculture industry. Health management and disease control strategies for aquaculture must take into account the unique features of the aquatic environment and be designed to address these challenges. These biotechnologies can help to improve the health and productivity of farmed fish and other aquatic species, reducing the risk of disease outbreaks and ensuring sustainable growth of the aquaculture industry. Immunoassay and DNA-based diagnostic methods are commonly used in many developing countries for the detection and diagnosis of significant pathogens in aquaculture. Therefore, Nanobiosensor Technology has emerged as a tool for early disease diagnosis. In this book, particular emphasis has been given to recent developments in nanobiosensor technology. Many immunostimulants are being used in aquaculture and fisheries for better fish health management. Aquaculture has faced criticism for its potential negative impacts on the environment, including water pollution, habitat destruction, and the spread of diseases and non-native species to wild populations. In this Omics era, metagenomics studies have much relevance for identifying Novel Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) from the aquatic environment. The book Biotechnological Tools in Fisheries and Aquatic Health Management contains 12 chapters and covers most of the topics related to fish biotechnology and fish health management contributed by our distinguished scientists. The book’s objective is to draw the attention of our future budding scientists, researchers and policymakers for exploring and developing “Biotechnological Tools in Fisheries and Aquatic Health Management” in the frontier area for societal benefit.