1st Edition
Biotechnological Advances in Aquaculture Enhancing Genetics, Nutrition, Health, Disease Prevention, and Food Security
Part 1: Introduction and Sustainability in Aquaculture
Chapter 1: Introduction to Biotechnology in Marine Aquaculture for Food Security
Ching Fui Fui, Audrey Daning Tuzan, Madihah Jafar Sidik, Grace Joy Chin Wei Lie
Chapter 2: Biotechnological Innovations in Aquaculture: Advancing Genetics, Nutrition, Health, and Food Security
Farooq Ur Rehman, Syed Sohail Ahmad, Maria Nazir, Shafia Khan, Nadia Wahab, Zeenat Saba, Muhammad Dawood Shah, Imran Khan
Chapter 3: Environmental Sustainability for Aquaculture
Phunsin Kantha, Kritchavat Songdum, Suwaree Kitikiew, Phongchate Pichitkul, Anurak Uchuwittayakul, Piyawat Promraksa, Sahabhop Dokkaew, Kuo-hsun Chiu, Tsung-Meng Wu, Hanafiah Fazhan, Sitti Raehanah Muhamad Shaleh, Nurzafirah Mazlan
Chapter 4: Innovative Fisheries Management Strategies Towards Sustainable Seafood Production
Ferdous Ahamed, Zoarder Faruque Ahmed, Julian Ransangan
Part 2: Genetics and Molecular Advances
Chapter 5: Molecular Advancement in Selective Breeding for Aquaculture Sustainability
Wan Nur Fatin Syafiqah Wan Nawang, Kenneth F. Rodrigues, Wahidatul Husna Zuldin, Norfazreena Mohd Faudzi, Julian Ransangan
Chapter 6: Nanotechnology Applications in Aquaculture: Innovations for Enhanced
Muhammad Sheraz, Muhammad Dawood Shah
Chapter 7: Development and Application of Nanovaccines for RNA Virus Control in Sustainable Grouper Aquaculture
Uun Yanuhar, Herly Evanuarini, Heru Suryanto, Leong-Seng Lim, Mohammad Tamrin Mohamad Lal, Andik Isdianto, Nico Rahman Caesar
Part 3: Nutrition and Feed Development
Chapter 8: Applications of Plant-Derived Products in Aquaculture for Fish Health Management
Esti Handayani Hardi
Chapter 9: Brine Shrimp Artemia: A Promising Alternative Protein Source to Fish Meal in Aquafeed
Noor Adzlina Abidin, Kit-Shing Liew, Kianann Tan, Nur Fatihah Abdul Halid, Mohammad Tamrin Mohamad Lal, Annita Seok-Kian Yong, Yih Nin Lee, Uun Yanuhar, Yeong Yik Sung, Leong-Seng Lim
Chapter 10: Recent Innovations in Sustainable and Cost-Effective AquaFeeds for Food Security
Nur Indah Septriani, Senny Helmiati, Julian Ransangan
Chapter 11: Seaweed-Derived Innovations for Enhancing Nutrition and Health in Aquaculture
Fittrie Meyllianawaty Pratiwy, Suryadi Saputra, Yuli Andriani, A.B. Susanto, Rafidah Othman, Novi Arisman, Thallita Nasywa Faddilah
Chapter 12: Integrating Probiotics into Aquaculture Nutrition: A Pathway Towards Sustainable Aquaculture
Murni Karim, Puvaneswari Puvanasundram, Jasmin Yaminudin, Chong Chou Min, Shafin Husna Izzah, Clement R. de Cruz
Chapter 13: Seafood Safety as a Determinant of Food Security: The Malaysian Perspective
Wen Jye Mok, Chandra Segaran Thirukanthan, Siti Zuraida Zulkipli, Masliana Zakaria, Seng-Chee Poh, Wenzhu Zhao, Zhipeng Yu
Chapter 14: Aquaculture Post-Harvest Biotechnology and Food Security
Ali Taheri, Noora Barzkar
Part 4: Health and Disease Prevention
Chapter 15: Biotechnological Advances in Understanding CD4⁺ T Cell Subsets and Immunological Memory in Teleost Fish: Implications for Vaccination Strategies in Aquaculture
Lau Lik Ming
Chapter 16: Exploring the role of probiotics in disease prevention and enhancing productivity in aquaculture
Nadia Wahab, Muhammad Dawood Shah, Kaleem Ullah, Fareeha Raz, Shafia Khan, Imran Khan
Chapter 17: Immunostimulants: Its Source, Benefits, And Recent Development To Augment The Fish Health and Well-Being
Satriani Sudi, Rafidah Othman, Lim Leong Seng, Muhammad Tamrin Mohamad Lal, Noora Barzkar, Estie Hadyani Hardi, Hartanto Mulyo Raharjo, Fittrie Meyllianawaty Pratiwy, Ain Rashidah Rasid
Chapter 18: Biotechnological Strategies for Disease Prevention in Aquaculture Systems
Muhammad Usman, Shafia Khan, Nadia, Riaz Ullah, Muhammad Imad, Raees Khan, Muhammad Dawood Shah, Rossita Shapawi, Imran Khan
Chapter 19: Postbiotics as Sustainable Disease Prevention Approaches in Aquaculture: A Pathway to Enhanced Food Security
Mohammad Tamrin Mohamad Lal, J. Denwinner Alvion Jikon, Ellicpearl Jasca Joning, Asyraf Abdul Momin, Mohd Adham Syamsuddin, Nor Azman Kasan, Abd. Aziz Amin, Attabik Mukhamad Amrillah, Ibnu Bangkit Bioshina Suryadi
Part 5: Case Studies and Future Directions
Chapter 20: Biotechnological Advancements for Species at Risk: Case Study of Napoleon Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus)
Ching Fui Fui, Audrey Daning Tuzan, Eko Hendri Gunawan, Sari Asfarina Sariat, Siti Hajjar Mustapa, Nazia Abdul Kadar
Chapter 21: Intensive culture of the Malaysian giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Brazil: advances, challenges, and opportunities
Ítalo Felipe Mascena Braga, Genes Fernando Gonçalves Junior, Maria Carolina da Silva, Eudes de Souza Correia, Alfredo Olivera Gálvez
Chapter 22: Biological Control of Harmful Algal Blooms Using Macroalgae As a Sustainable Approach.
Saeid Tamadoni Jahromi, Noora Barzkar, Ali Taheri, Ching Fui Fui, Rafidah Othman, Sajjad Pourmozaffar
Biography
Dr. Muhammad Dawood Shah is a Senior Lecturer at the Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Malaysia. He obtained his MSc and PhD in Biotechnology from the Biotechnology Research Institute, UMS, in 2011 and 2016, respectively. During his postgraduate studies, he received the Excellence Award for outstanding MSc research and was recognized as the Best Postgraduate Student. Dr. Dawood’s research focuses on marine biotechnology, natural products, aquaculture health, and bioactive compounds. He has published more than 65 peer-reviewed scientific articles in reputable international journals and authored three books. His work has contributed significantly to marine natural product discovery and aquatic health research in the region. He is an active researcher and innovator, having received 8 Gold medals and 6 Silver medals at national and international innovation and research exhibitions. He has also secured three intellectual property filings related to his research innovations. In addition, he was a recipient of awards at the Malaysia Technology Expo and the Malaysia–Croatia Technology Exchange for his innovative research outputs. Dr. Dawood is frequently invited as an international speaker, reviewer, and session chair at conferences and academic forums. He has presented his work widely through oral and poster presentations at international conferences and symposia. He actively collaborates with national and international research partners and has established strong research networks across Asia and beyond. His research outputs have also been featured in print and media platforms, highlighting the impact of his work on marine biotechnology and aquaculture research. He continues to supervise postgraduate students and lead collaborative research projects aimed at advancing sustainable marine resources and biotechnology innovation.
Ching Fui Fui is an Associate Professor at the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). She earned his PhD in Aquaculture in 2012 from Kindai University, Japan, following a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in the same field from UMS. Her academic expertise focuses on fish reproduction, larval physiology and fish husbandry. Her research emphasizes enhancement of reproductive and growth performance of many commercially important tropical aquaculture species including groupers, snappers, seabass, eel, marble goy, catfish and many more. She has successfully secured and led multiple research grants from national and international organizations and also a consultants for several high impact aquaculture projects in Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia. Dr. Ching has currently published over 66 SCOPUS/WOS indexed scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to knowledge in aquaculture. She has also served as a keynote and plenary speaker at both local and international conferences and fosters collaborations with leading institutions across Asia, including Japan, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand. Her long-term research goal is to strengthen food security by advancing sustainable aquaculture systems, emphasizing seed production and affordable aquaculture technologies.
Wei Sheng Chong is a senior lecturer at the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Malaysia. He obtained his PhD in Remote Sensing from the Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). His research focuses on the application of advanced technologies in marine and aquaculture sciences, including unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and satellite remote sensing, marine habitat assessment, and ecosystem-based management approaches that support sustainable aquaculture and food security. Dr. Chong has been actively involved in national and international research collaborations and has published in reputable peer-reviewed journals and edited books. He has received several awards for academic excellence, innovation, and research contributions, and is a certified remote pilot and professional technologist. As one of the editors of this book, Dr. Chong contributes to the integration of multidisciplinary perspectives and the translation of biotechnological and technological innovations into practical applications for aquaculture sustainability, environmental resilience, and responsible marine resource use, particularly in tropical regions.
Mohammad Tamrin Mohamad Lal is an Associate Professor at the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). He earned his PhD in Marine Biotechnology in 2016, following a Master’s degree in Aquaculture and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, all from UMS. His academic expertise centers on microbiology, fish diseases, and aquaculture health management. With more than a decade of academic and research experience, Dr. Tamrin has established his career in aquatic animal health, marine microbiology, and sustainable aquaculture biotechnology. His research emphasizes innovative approaches to disease prevention and treatment, particularly through beneficial microbes, probiotics, postbiotics, and bacteriophages as sustainable alternatives to antibiotics. He has successfully secured and led multiple research grants. Dr. Tamrin has published over 45 SCOPUS/WOS indexed scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to knowledge in aquatic disease management, microbial genetics, marine biotechnology, and sustainable aquaculture practices. He actively presents at local and international conferences and fosters collaborations with leading institutions across Southeast Asia, including Brawijaya University, Padjadjaran University, and Prince of Songkhla University. His long-term research goal is to enhance sustainable aquaculture through microbiome-based disease prevention strategies.
