Aquaculture International

Aims & Scope

Aquaculture International is an international bi-monthly journal publishing original research papers, short communications, technical notes and review papers on all aspects of aquaculture.

The Journal covers topics such as: * the biology, physiology, pathology and genetics of cultured fish, crustaceans, molluscs and plants: especially new species. * The water quality of supply systems, fluctuations in water quality within farms and the environmental impacts of aquacultural operations. * nutrition, feeding and stocking practices, especially as they affect the health, behaviour, appetite, conversion efficiency and growth rates of cultured species. * The development of economically sound and sustainable production techniques. * Bioengineering studies focusing on important aspects of the design and management of both offshore and land-based systems, as well as the integration and application of improved scientific and engineering technologies. * The improvement of quality and marketing of farmed products. * The sociological and societal impacts of aquaculture.

Each article will, where appropriate, include a clear statement of the practical significance and implications of the results obtained from original research conducted or literature synthesized, in a way that can be readily appreciated by commercial farmers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.601

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9647

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1731

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Herbal biomedicines: a new opportunity for aquaculture industry

  Citation: 542

  Authors: Thavasimuthu

• Fatty acid composition of 12 microalgae for possible use in aquaculture feed

  Citation: 359

  Authors: Vishwanath, Torsten, Elisabeth, Gjermund, Hans R.

• Effect of a mannan oligosaccharide on the growth performance and immune status of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Y., P., S., J.

• Enzyme producing bacterial flora isolated from fish digestive tracts

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Abhinanda, Keka Sarkar, Sukanta Kumar, Arun Kumar

• Effect of light intensity and photoperiod on biomass and fatty acid composition of the microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris

  Citation: 248

  Authors: Zahra, Jafar, Zohreh

• Fish welfare and quality as affected by pre-slaughter and slaughter management

  Citation: 215

  Authors: B. M., G., F., G.

• Seaweed aquaculture in Norway: recent industrial developments and future perspectives

  Citation: 206

  Authors: Pierrick, Céline, Annelise

• Biofloc technology: an emerging avenue in aquatic animal healthcare and nutrition

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Irshad, A. M., A. K., Mudasir

• A Comparison of Three Different Hydroponic Sub-systems (gravel bed, floating and nutrient film technique) in an Aquaponic Test System

  Citation: 195

  Authors: Wilson A., Brian V.

• The Ionic and Osmotic Factors Controlling Motility of Fish Spermatozoa

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Jacky

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