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Developing a blood test to predict the stress of aquatic species and help industry develop a more sustainable fish economy is the focus of a new research project at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.<\/p>\n


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Research Associate Dr. Catherine Wingate, from UWA’s School of Molecular Science<\/a>s said the test could lead to improved fish health and welfare in the global aquaculture industry.<\/p>\n

“My research focuses on measuring proteins in the blood of aquatic species to detect metabolic stress they may be facing,” Dr. Wingate said.<\/p>\n

“This stress could be caused by disease, inadequate nutrition or environmental factors such as temperature stress and pollution.<\/p>\n

“By detecting metabolic stress, we can develop an early warning system to assist the industry in managing their stock for optimal productivity and sustainability, while ensuring animal health and welfare.”<\/p>\n

A practice that involves cultivating aquatic animal populations in controlled conditions, aquaculture has become an important contributor to our food supply.<\/p>\n

“Aquaculture is important because it reduces the number of wild-caught fish that we are taking from the ocean and enables us to foster a more sustainable environment that doesn’t deplete our oceans,” Dr. Wingate said.<\/p>\n

“There are numerous challenges facing the aquaculture industry, which include day-to-day stock management for optimal product quality and sustainable growth rates.<\/p>\n

“Research using this technology<\/a> could also optimize reproduction, reduce susceptibility to illness, disease and mortality, and develop nutritious and sustainable fish feed.”<\/p>\n

Dr. Wingate is also interested in exploring the potential of adapting the technology to monitor metabolic stress caused by environmental change in coral reef ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n

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