Research Projects |

Fish Stress Physiology & Biomonitoring in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Project Overview

Doctoral research centered on fish environmental and thermal stress physiology within controlled recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) to enhance sustainable production and animal welfare.

Core Focus Areas

Thermal & Environmental Stress: Evaluating physiological and behavioral responses under fluctuating abiotic parameters.
Oxidative Biomarkers & Histopathology: Analyzing molecular and cellular pathways to assess cellular health and tissue alterations.
Nutritional Prophylactics: Developing targeted dietary strategies and natural antioxidants to optimize metabolic resilience and disease mitigation.

Dietary Vitamin C Mitigation Against Heavy-Metal Toxicity in Nile Tilapia

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Project Overview

This project evaluated the therapeutic and ameliorative potential of dietary Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) in counteracting sub-lethal zinc sulfate ($\text{ZnSO}_4$) toxicity in juvenile Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).

Key Methodologies & Outcomes

Biochemical Profiling: Evaluated serum enzymes, total protein, and antioxidant defenses (SOD, CAT, and TAC).
Tissue Histopathology: Conducted renal and muscle microtomy to analyze cellular lesions and tissue recovery.
Toxicity Alleviation: Confirmed that therapeutic supplementation significantly reduces heavy-metal bioaccumulation and accelerates organ healing.

Cage Fish Culture & Water Telemetry in Potohar Region

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Project Overview

Field-based operational research conducted under the Punjab Fisheries Department development scheme focused on the economic and biological feasibility of cage aquaculture in freshwater reservoirs across the Potohar region.

Operational Scope & Responsibilities

Water Chemistry Telemetry: Monitored real-time water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, pH, water temperature, hardness, and total ammonia.
Husbandry & Biosecurity: Supervised feeding regimes, fish handling, and surveillance protocols against common parasitic and freshwater pathogens.
Production Metrics: Evaluated feed conversion ratios (FCR) and biological growth data to draft administrative operational assessments.