According to experts, by 2030, 62% of the world's seafood will come from aquaculture, while 38% will come from fisheries. Among the sectors with the greatest breakthroughs for food production is aquaculture. Every day, new research trends are developed to accomplish sustainable production. For example, research on aquafeed generates breakthroughs that lead to sustainable aquaculture. Among the cutting-edge developments in aquaculture nutrition that are currently being seen globally are the utilization of probiotics, prebiotics, vegetable, insect, and animal by-product flours.

A healthy balance of nutrients in diets of fish is considered necessary for the development of the fish at various life stages. One of the key elements influencing an aquatic animal's immunity and capacity to withstand diseases is its nutrition. Nutrition has a major impact on fish metabolic and immunological processes. Dietary deficits can have a deleterious effect on the growth, immune system and metabolism of fish, and more severe deficiencies will make the fish more susceptible to illness and death.

The goal of this Research Topic is to investigate cutting-edge methods and developments in the production of aquafeeds that are both ecologically friendly and nutrient-balanced.

Another goal is to find and assess new compounds that can be added to aquafeed formulations to improve aquatic species sustainability, growth, and health.

Scientists and specialists in the domain will explore substitute sources of protein and fat, useful supplements, and environmentally friendly feed compositions to mitigate dependence on conventional fishmeal and fish oil, which may have adverse effects on the environment.

This Research Topic will also cover the optimization of feed composition, taking into account growth performance, feed conversion ratio, and immunological response, in order to meet the unique nutritional needs of various aquaculture species. With an emphasis on the most recent findings and innovations in sustainable aquafeed creation, this Research Topic hopes to support the advancement of effective aquaculture methods that put animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and financial viability first.

This Research Topic is open to receiving original full-length research papers as well as review papers that fall within the thematic thrust.

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