Editorial special issue: Friendly nutritional strategies for sustainable aquaculture

Abstract

The aquaculture sector provides the primary protein source for the global population while generating income and revenue (FAO, 2020). Apart from that, aquaculturists are responsible for developing and maintaining sustainable production methods, including aquafeed production (Albrektsen et al., 2022). In recent years, increasing evidence has demonstrated the association between aquaculture species' diet and their immunity status, thus, demanding further investigation. A high-quality feed should promote optimal and superior health, such as a robust immune system and well-being (Dawood, 2021). A recent trend in aquaculture management is boosting immune response via nutritional strategies. Therefore, this issue explored the relationship between nutrition and immunity in aquatic animals by analyzing nutritional strategies using feed additives derived from sustainable sources. Furthermore, the relationship between nutrition, immune function, and the disease resistance of many famous cultured species was reviewed. Ultimately, this issue provides insights into current and future nutritional strategies to promote the immune system of a particular species for sustainable aquaculture.