Farmed Fish Health and Disease Management: Mechanisms, Emerging Challenges, and Sustainable Solutions

Author Biography

Dr. Arup Mistri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Zoology from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. His research interests encompass fish biology, aquatic toxicology, fish diseases, wound healing, and aquaculture health management, with a strong emphasis on developing sustainable and eco-friendly strategies for disease prevention, health management, and productivity enhancement in aquaculture. His current research focuses on the pathobiology and management of bacterial diseases affecting Indian major carps, the application of plant-derived bioactive compounds and phytotherapeutics for disease control, and the impacts of emerging aquatic pollutants on fish health and aquatic ecosystem integrity. Additionally, his research explores the physiological mechanisms of wound healing in fish and the potential of plant-based compounds to accelerate tissue repair. His research integrates fundamental and applied aspects of aquatic animal health, aiming to develop innovative, environmentally sustainable solutions for improving fish welfare, disease resistance, and aquaculture production.  His long-term research vision is to advance sustainable aquaculture through the integration of fish immunology, natural therapeutics, and environmental health sciences. Dr. Nidhi Srivastava is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences at Maharaja Agrasen University, Himachal Pradesh, India. Driven by her passion for scientific exploration, she pursued her Ph.D. from prestigious Banaras Hindu University at Varanasi, India. To enhance her research skills, Dr. Srivastava continued her academic journey with a postdoctoral position at the University of Delhi, India.                      Her primary research focus lies in uncovering the complex mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis. She also uses fish models to investigate immune responses during infection, the effects of environmental contaminants on fish health, and the therapeutic potential of natural bioactive compounds. Using integrated experimental and computational approaches, her research supports the development of safer and more effective strategies for fish health protection and disease control.