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The effect of “Fishery-PV Integration” on Penaeus monodon culture and research on the micro-ecological environment

Researchers evaluated a 'Fishery-Photovoltaic Integration' aquaculture model for black tiger shrimp, finding stable water quality and healthy shrimp growth over 105 days, with bacterial communities in shrimp intestines, water, and effluent showing distinct but interrelated microbiome compositions.

2022 Frontiers in Marine Science 6 citations
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The effect of “Fishery-PV Integration” on Penaeus monodon culture and Micro-ecological environment

Researchers evaluated a 'Fishery-PV Integration' aquaculture model combining photovoltaic solar panels with Penaeus monodon shrimp farming over 105 days, examining shrimp growth, water quality, and the micro-ecological community via metagenomics and 16S rRNA sequencing. They found stable water quality, healthy shrimp growth to an average of 11.69 g, and a microbiome dominated by Proteobacteria with relatively low Vibrio abundance, supporting the model's aquaculture and ecological viability.

2022 Research Square (Research Square)
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Diversity of phytoplankton in the whiteleg (Litopenaeus vannamei) shrimp ponds in the south coastal area of Pangandaran, Indonesia

This Indonesian study assessed phytoplankton diversity and water quality in shrimp ponds using different farming intensities, finding that phytoplankton community composition serves as a useful bioindicator of pond health and productivity. Healthy aquaculture ecosystems are relevant to food safety given that farmed seafood is increasingly being found to contain microplastics from contaminated water.

2021 Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity 12 citations
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Effect of Photoperiod on Nutritional Quality of Muscle and Lipid Metabolism of Litopenaeus vannamei

Not relevant to microplastics — this study examines how different light exposure durations affect lipid metabolism, muscle composition, and nutritional quality in farmed white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), recommending a 16-hour light cycle to balance growth and welfare.

2024 Fishes 2 citations
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Insight into the immune and microbial response of the white-leg shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei to microplastics

Researchers exposed white-leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) to different concentrations of microplastics for 48 hours and measured immune and microbial responses. The study found that high microplastic concentrations significantly reduced survival rates, altered immune-related gene expression, and disrupted the gut microbial community, suggesting that microplastic pollution may compromise shrimp immune function.

2021 Marine Environmental Research 51 citations
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Within-species variation in the gut microbiome of medaka ( Oryzias latipes ) is driven by the interaction of light intensity and genetic background

This study found that gut microbiome composition in medaka fish is shaped by the interaction between genetic background and light intensity, with fishing-like selective pressure reducing bacterial richness under low-light conditions, though this did not affect growth rates.

2023
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Effects of nanoplastics on the gut microbiota of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei

Researchers fed polystyrene nanoplastics to Pacific white shrimp and found significant damage to their gut bacteria, intestinal structure, and immune system. The nanoplastics increased harmful bacteria like Vibrio while reducing beneficial species, and visibly damaged the intestinal lining. Since shrimp are widely consumed seafood, these gut health disruptions raise questions about how nanoplastic contamination in farmed and wild shrimp could affect both the animals and the people who eat them.

2024 PeerJ 10 citations
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Growth of Vannamei Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in Intensive Cultivation Systems

Not relevant to microplastics — this descriptive study tracks the growth performance and water quality parameters in intensive Litopenaeus vannamei (vannamei shrimp) aquaculture ponds in Indonesia.

2023 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 8 citations
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A preliminary study of the association between colonization of microorganism on microplastics and intestinal microbiota in shrimp under natural conditions

Microplastics were detected in shrimp pond sediment (5,129 ± 1,176 items/kg) and in Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp tissue (14.08 ± 5.70 items/g), with MP abundance positively correlated between sediments and shrimp, and the microbiome on plastic surfaces differing from the shrimps' intestinal microbiota.

2020 Journal of Hazardous Materials 100 citations
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Ion transport and metabolic regulation induced by nanoplastic toxicity in gill of Litopenaeus vannamei using proteomics

Researchers used proteomics to study how nanoplastics affect the gills of Pacific white shrimp, a widely farmed seafood species. They found that high concentrations of nanoplastics damaged gill tissue, disrupted ion balance, triggered oxidative stress, and altered energy metabolism. The study reveals the molecular mechanisms through which nanoplastic pollution may threaten the health of commercially important aquaculture species.

2025 Environmental Science Nano 2 citations
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Microplastics weaken the exoskeletal mechanical properties of Pacific whiteleg shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei

Researchers discovered that environmentally realistic levels of microplastics weakened the shells of whiteleg shrimp by disrupting the structure of chitin, the main building material in crustacean exoskeletons. The microplastics also embedded in the shell surface and altered key genes and metabolites involved in shell formation. Since shrimp is a widely consumed seafood, this finding raises questions about both the quality of farmed shrimp and the potential for microplastic transfer to human consumers.

2024 Journal of Hazardous Materials 12 citations
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Analysis of Microplastic Contamination in Vaname Shrimp (Litopenaeus Vannamei) with Different Cultivation Methods

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination across three different vaname shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultivation methods, sampling water, sediment, commercial feed, and shrimp tissues over three months. The study aimed to identify which cultivation system introduces more microplastics into the production environment and assess potential contamination routes for farmed shrimp.

2025 International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research
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Sublethal effects of polyvinyl chloride microplastics on growth performance and survival of whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

Researchers exposed whiteleg shrimp to PVC microplastics over 45 days and found that even environmentally relevant concentrations reduced swimming, feeding, growth, and survival — with the highest exposure group showing only a 37% survival rate. The results highlight how microplastic pollution poses a direct threat to shrimp aquaculture productivity and food security.

2025 Journal of Ecological Engineering
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Within-species variation in the gut microbiome of medaka (Oryzias latipes) is driven by the interaction of light intensity and genetic background

This paper is not about microplastics; it studies how light intensity and evolutionary history (lineages selected under fishing-like vs. natural mortality) interact to shape gut microbiome diversity and composition in medaka fish.

2023 Peer Community Journal 1 citations
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Differences in Physiological Performance and Gut Microbiota between Deep-Sea and Coastal Aquaculture of Thachinotus Ovatus: A Metagenomic Approach

Researchers compared the physiological performance and gut microbiota of pompano fish raised in deep-sea versus coastal aquaculture environments in China's Beibu Gulf. They found that deep-sea farming produced better growth performance, stronger immune responses, and more diverse intestinal microbial communities. The study suggests that deep-sea aquaculture environments, with lower pollution levels including fewer microplastics, may offer significant advantages for fish health and production quality.

2023 Animals 6 citations
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Effects of Microplastic Exposure against White Spot Syndrome Virus Infection in Pacific White Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei)

Researchers tested whether microplastic exposure worsens viral infections in Pacific white shrimp. The study found that shrimp exposed to both microplastics and white spot syndrome virus experienced 50% mortality, while those exposed to just the virus alone survived, suggesting that microplastic contamination may compromise the immune defenses of farmed shrimp.

2024 Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 4 citations
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Growth, Health, and Gut Microbiota of Female Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei Broodstock Fed Different Phospholipid Sources

Researchers investigated how different dietary phospholipid sources affect the growth, health, and gut microbiota of female Pacific white shrimp broodstock. The study found that shrimp fed krill oil showed the best growth and antioxidant capacity, with increased gut microbiota diversity and reduced potentially harmful bacteria. Evidence indicates that phospholipid supplementation, particularly from krill oil, can improve shrimp broodstock health and beneficial gut microbial communities.

2022 Antioxidants 40 citations
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Effects of microplastics on gene expression to nonspecific immune system in pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei).

This study found that high-density polyethylene microplastic particles in shrimp feed suppressed immune defense genes in Pacific white shrimp and caused intestinal and gill tissue damage at concentrations well below lethal levels. The findings suggest that microplastic exposure could compromise immune function and health in farmed crustaceans.

2022 1 citations
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Toxicological effects of microplastics in Litopenaeus vannamei as indicated by an integrated microbiome, proteomic and metabolomic approach

Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) exposed to five microplastic types for 14 days showed gut microbiota shifts (increased Bacteroidetes and Proteobacteria, decreased Firmicutes) and altered haemolymph proteomes, with each MP type producing distinct immune pathway effects.

2020 The Science of The Total Environment 97 citations
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Analysis of sustainability differences among various shrimp farming models: a systematic review and meta analysis

This meta-analysis of 136 studies compared the economic, ecological, and social sustainability of different shrimp aquaculture models, finding that integrated multi-trophic pond systems performed best overall and that microplastic levels were among the key factors differentiating ecological outcomes between farming approaches. The results provide a quantitative framework for selecting aquaculture systems that balance productivity with environmental sustainability.

2026 Scientific Reports