Aquatic Diseases
Aquatic diseases affect the health and sustainability of fish and other aquatic species, posing significant risks to global aquaculture and natural ecosystems.
STAR IDAZ Approach
Aquatic diseases pose significant threats to the health and sustainability of fish and other aquatic species, with wide-reaching impacts on global aquaculture and natural ecosystems. These diseases can spread rapidly through water systems, affecting wild populations and farmed species alike, leading to economic losses and ecological imbalances. STAR-IDAZ recognizes the critical importance of monitoring and researching aquatic diseases to protect aquatic biodiversity and ensure food security. Currently, STAR-IDAZ is in the early phases of setting up a dedicated working group of experts to address aquatic diseases, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and prepared to tackle emerging challenges in this crucial area.
Information
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WOAH Aquatic Animal Health Code
WOAH provides comprehensive information on various aquatic animal diseases, including prevention and control measures. The factsheets cover diseases affecting fish, mollusks, and crustaceans.
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FAO Aquatic Factsheets:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) offers detailed factsheets on several aquatic diseases that impact aquaculture, including their symptoms, transmission, and management practices.
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USGS: Aquatic Animal Health Program - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):
The USGS provides factsheets on various aquatic animal diseases, particularly those affecting fish in the United States. The resource includes information on disease symptoms, diagnostics, and impacts on fisheries.
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Australian Government: Aquatic Disease Field Guide app
The field guide aims to help people recognise diseases of significance to aquaculture and fisheries in Australia. This edition incorporates new and updated information gathered from an extensive review of the fourth edition. It now covers 53 aquatic animal diseases of significance to Australia that affect species of finfish, crustaceans, molluscs and amphibians.
Working group
Aquatic Diseases Working Group
We are actively working towards developing a working group to guide our efforts in this critical area.
Key People
Ruth Zardoks,
University of Sydney Argentina
Mr Test Manually added as a key person,
Test Bangladesh
Mr Andrew Maisey, Australia
Mr Johannes Charlier, Cambridge University Australia
Research roadmaps
Gap analysis summary
STAR IDAZ acknowledges the importance of addressing aquatic diseases and whilst we are currently in the early stages of setting up a dedicated working group, we do not yet have a roadmap in place. We are actively working towards developing one to guide our efforts in this critical area.
Projects
Displaying 4 of 26 projects
VIEW ALL PROJECTSLong-term opportunities and risks of using biochar in soils: Analysis of changed soil fertility parameters, C storage behaviour and ecotoxicological and environmental effects – JWG University (PK-BODENABC)
Planned Completion date 31/12/2026
Denmark
Long-term opportunities and risks of using biochar in soils: Analysis of changed soil fertility parameters, C storage behaviour and ecotoxicological and environmental effects (PK-BODENABC)
Planned Completion date 31/12/2026
Denmark
TiKoPLUS – animal welfare, competence and cooperation between learning locations
Planned Completion date 31/12/2027
Denmark
Long-term opportunities and risks of using biochar in soils: Analysis of changed soil fertility parameters, C storage behaviour and ecotoxicological and environmental effects (PK-BODENABC)
Planned Completion date 31/12/2026
Denmark
Recent publications
Reports and outcomes from meetings and workshops
Occupational injuries and diseases in aquaculture–a review of literature
Disease and health management in Asian aquaculture
Disease management of aquatic animals
Aquaculture biosecurity: prevention, control, and eradication of aquatic animal disease