V-Environmental Factors on Aquatic Animal Health, Welfare and Productivity
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What is the form of ammonia that is considered toxic to fish?

  • Nitrite (NO2-)
  • Ammonium (NH4+)
  • Nitrate (NO3-)
  • Unionized Ammonia (NH3) (correct)

Which of the following symptoms is associated with ammonia toxicity in fish?

  • Bright coloration
  • Presence of bloody gills (correct)
  • Increased blood circulation
  • Swollen abdomen

Why are nitrites considered highly toxic to fish?

  • They lead to higher oxygen levels.
  • They increase water temperature.
  • They disrupt the absorption of food.
  • They result from the oxidation of ammonia. (correct)

Which water quality parameter is primarily affected by fertilizers and detergents?

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What is the potential consequence of increased salinity in water?

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How does an increase in phosphate concentration affect water quality?

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What are the main contributors to the presence of nitrates in the water?

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What is the range of salinity for freshwater fish?

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Which physical factor primarily influences metabolic rates and immune system function in fish?

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How does high turbidity in water affect fish?

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What role does proper water flow play in aquaculture?

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What can improper light levels lead to in fish species that are sensitive to changes in light intensity?

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Which factor is NOT included in the definition of water quality?

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What is a significant consequence of low water temperature in fish?

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How can excessive turbidity affect the ability to monitor fish behavior?

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What environmental factor significantly contributes to the spawning management of fish?

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Which heavy metal is known to accumulate in tissues and cause physiological damage?

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What can improper use of antibiotics lead to in fish health?

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Which pathogen is classified as a fungus that can cause diseases in aquatic organisms?

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Which of the following is not a biological factor affecting aquatic environments?

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What is a common effect of the presence of pathogens in aquatic organisms?

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What type of organisms do protozoa encompass in the context of aquatic parasites?

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Which of the following can be a result of predation on fish in aquatic environments?

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Which chemical is typically used in water treatment that can have harmful effects if not managed properly?

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What is a likely result of aggression among fish in a poorly managed aquaculture environment?

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What can contribute to cannibalism in aquaculture settings?

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What type of aggression might occur when different species are mixed in aquaculture?

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What effect can high levels of fine sediment have on fish?

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How does handling and transport affect fish in aquaculture?

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How does acoustic pollution primarily affect fish behavior?

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What is a consequence of uneven food distribution in aquaculture?

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What condition is indicated by low pH levels in water?

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What is a consequence of low dissolved oxygen levels in aquatic environments?

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What effect can social stress have on fish populations in aquaculture?

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What effect does excessive nutrient growth have on aquatic ecosystems?

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What might be a result of territorial disputes among fish in aquaculture?

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What are potential effects of sediment accumulation in fish habitats?

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Which factor contributes to resource competition in aquaculture?

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What physiological effects can high pH levels cause in fish?

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Which ecological issue arises from high stocking rates and organic matter decomposition?

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What is the primary consequence of overcrowding in aquaculture systems?

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How does feeding competition generally affect weaker or smaller individuals in a fish population?

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What impact does inadequate parental care have on juveniles in fish species?

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What is a typical behavior of dominant fish in a crowded habitat?

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Which of the following factors contributes most to aggression in fish?

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What is a common effect of social hierarchy and dominance on fish welfare?

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How does competition for space and shelter affect social harmony in fish populations?

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What can be a result of unequal access to food in a fish population?

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Water Temperature Impact on Fish

Water temperature affects fish metabolism, growth, and immune function. Extreme temperatures can stress fish and increase their risk of disease.

Turbidity

Turbidity is caused by suspended particles in water. High turbidity reduces sunlight penetration and can stress fish.

Water Flow in Aquaculture

Proper water flow is crucial in aquaculture to provide oxygen and waste removal, improving fish growth.

Light's Role in Fish

Controlled light cycles are used to manage fish reproduction. Inappropriate light levels can stress fish.

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Water Quality Components

Water quality includes physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing water usage.

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Environmental Factors Affecting Fish

Physical, chemical, and biological factors influence the health, welfare, and productivity of fish.

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Physical Factors

Physical factors like temperature, turbidity, water flow, and light influence fish behavior, habitat, and survival.

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Chemical Factors

Chemical factors include elements that affect the well-being of aquatic species. (Not detailed in the text)

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Fine Sediment Impact

High levels of suspended sediments can harm aquatic life by clogging gills, reducing light, and smothering eggs/larvae, decreasing fish survival and reproduction.

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Sediment and Habitat Degradation

Sediment buildup in fish habitats (breeding/feeding areas) degrades the habitat, limiting food and shelter, which harms fish.

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Noise Pollution effect on fish

High levels of underwater noise (from ships, drilling) disrupts fish communication, feeding, reproduction and causes stress/disorientation.

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Water Quality Parameter - pH

A measure of the acidity/alkalinity in water (hydrogen ion concentration).

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Low Dissolved Oxygen

Low levels of oxygen, which can harm fish and other aquatic species via asphyxiation, due to high stocking rates or decomposition of organic matter.

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Hypoxia

Lack of sufficient oxygen in the water, which threatens many aquatic species.

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Excess Nutrients (Eutrophication)

Excess nutrients cause algae overgrowth, which eventually dies and decomposes, reducing the oxygen level.

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High pH Harm

High pH (alkalosis) damages fish gills, skin, and eyes, disrupting its physiology.

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Heavy Metals

Toxic metals like mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic that can accumulate in fish tissues, causing physiological damage.

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Pesticide Runoff

Chemicals used in agriculture that can enter waterways and harm fish health.

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Oil Spills

Accidental releases of oil that can disrupt fish metabolism and development.

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Antibiotics in Aquaculture

Medications used to treat fish diseases, but improper use can harm fish and affect food safety.

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Disinfectants in Aquaculture

Chemicals used to clean aquaculture systems, residues can be toxic to fish if not managed properly.

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Pathogens

Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) that cause disease in fish.

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Predation in Fish

Larger animals like birds and fish that can cause behavioral changes and negatively impact fish growth.

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Fish Parasites

Organisms that live on or inside fish, causing harm or taking resources.

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Ammonia Toxicity in Fish

Unionized ammonia (NH3) is toxic to fish, causing gill damage, slime production, and poor growth. Ammonium (NH4+) is less harmful.

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Nitrite Toxicity

Nitrites (NO2), a product of ammonia oxidation, are highly toxic to fish, harming growth and reproduction.

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Nitrate Effects

Nitrates (NO3), a less harmful nitrogen product, can still decrease fish growth and reproduction in high concentrations.

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Phosphate Impact on Water

High phosphate levels cause increased turbidity, lower pH, and reduced dissolved oxygen in water.

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Salinity's Effect on Fish

Changes in salinity, through high precipitation or evaporation, can harm fish by causing stress, impacting growth and disease resistance.

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Freshwater Fish Salinity

Freshwater fish are adapted to low salinity (0.5 parts per thousand).

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Salinity Impact on Osmoregulation

Fish adjust to maintain their internal water balance, and changes in salinity affect this osmolarity control.

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Sources of Ammonia

Fish waste, uneaten food, and bottom sediment are sources of ammonia in aquatic systems.

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Stocking Density

The number of fish in a specific area, like an aquaculture system or natural habitat.

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Feeding Competition

When fish fight for limited food, dominant fish often get more, leaving weaker fish hungry.

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Parenteral and Brood Care

Disrupting how fish care for their young can stress both parents and offspring, leading to fewer surviving babies.

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Social Hierarchy

A ranking system where dominant fish control access to food, space, and mates, often bullying weaker fish.

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Territoriality

Fish defending their personal space, often leading to aggression when crowded or resources are scarce.

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Aggression

Fish fighting due to competition for resources, space, or mates.

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Cannibalism

Fish eating other fish, often driven by hunger or lack of space.

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Stress and Injury

Weaker fish often get hurt or stressed due to bullying from dominant fish, weakening their immune system.

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Aggression in Aquaculture

Poor management, especially high densities, can lead to aggression between fish, causing injuries, mortality, cannibalism, and resource competition.

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Resource Competition

Aggression arises from competition for limited resources like food, space, or shelter.

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Interspecies Aggression

Mixing different fish species can lead to aggression if their behavior, resource needs, or social structures clash.

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Territorial Disputes

Fish with different territorial behaviors may fight for space, leading to stress and injuries.

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Handling Stress

Frequent handling or poor transport conditions can cause stress, leading to altered behavior and reduced immune function.

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Social Reorganization

Handling can disrupt social structures, leading to aggression as fish try to re-establish hierarchies or group cohesion.

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Competition for Food

Uneven food distribution or scarcity can lead to aggression and social stress, especially for lower-ranking individuals.

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Study Notes

Environmental Factors Affecting Aquatic Animal Health, Welfare, and Productivity

  • Fish are adapted to various extreme conditions, their evolutionary success relying on their ability to thrive in a variable aquatic environment.

Water Quality

  • Water quality encompasses physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing the beneficial use of water.

Environmental Factors Affecting Fish

  • Environmental factors affecting fish health, welfare, and productivity include physical, chemical, and biological factors.

Physical Factors

  • Water Temperature: Water temperature is the measure of heat energy in water. It significantly impacts metabolic rates, growth, and immune function in fish. Extreme temperatures (too high or too low) cause stress, reduce immune response, increasing susceptibility to disease.
  • Turbidity: Turbidity, caused by suspended particles, reduces sunlight penetration, clogs fish gills, lowers feeding efficiency, and causes stress. Clear water simplifies fish behavior monitoring, enabling better management practices.
  • Water Flow: Steady water flow in aquaculture ensures the steady supply of oxygen and the disposal of waste, promoting growth. It prevents algal blooms, which could release toxins or deplete oxygen.
  • Light: Controlled light periods are used to manage fish spawning. Improper light levels can stress species sensitive to changes in light intensity.
  • Sediment Load: High levels of suspended sediments (fine sediment) clog fish gills, reduce light penetration, smother eggs/larvae, reducing survival and decreasing reproductive success of juveniles. Sediment accumulation degrades breeding/feeding habitats, reducing food and shelter.
  • Noise and Vibration: Underwater noise from human activities (ships, drilling, industrial activities) disrupts communication, feeding, and reproduction. Excessive noise can cause stress and disorientation.

Chemical Factors

  • pH: Measuring hydrogen ion concentration, pH indicates whether water is acidic or basic. High pH (alkalosis) and low pH (acidosis) extremes can cause skin damage, gill erosion, and damage to eye lenses and cornea.
  • Dissolved Oxygen: Low dissolved oxygen levels can exacerbate the toxic effects of other chemicals. It causes asphyxiation or hypoxia, a significant threat for aquatic organisms. Declining oxygen levels are often associated with high stocking rates and decomposition of organic matter. A balanced ecosystem relies on microscopic algae which are a starting point of the food chain, but excessive nutrients can disrupt the ecosystem and cause algae to grow excessively and die, sinking to the bottom. This depletes the oxygen.
  • Ammonia: Total ammonia nitrogen (TAN) occurs as unionized ammonia (NH3, toxic) and ammonium (NH4+, less harmful). High levels of ammonia can cause bloody gills, spongy gill filaments, excess slime production, and poor growth in fish.
  • Nitrites and Nitrates: Nitrites result from oxidizing ammonia and are highly toxic. Nitrates are less toxic byproducts of nitrogen metabolism. Excessive levels of both reduce growth rates, and reproductive success, leading to lower productivity.
  • Phosphates: Phosphate concentration from fertilizers and detergents increases turbidity, decreases pH, and reduces dissolved oxygen.
  • Salinity: Salinity, or total dissolved ions, affects fish species. Variations in salinity, caused by heavy precipitation or evaporation, affect dissolved oxygen solubility in the water. Osmoregulatory stress, reduced growth, disease resistance, and abnormalities like scale loss and eye lens opacity can result.

Pollutants and Contaminants

  • Heavy metals (Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic) accumulate in tissues, damaging fish.
  • Pesticides and herbicides can cause harm due to runoff.
  • Oil and hydrocarbons disrupt fish metabolism and development.

Chemicals in Aquaculture

  • Medications (antibiotics) are used for treating fish diseases. Improper use can harm fish and affect food safety.
  • Disinfectants and cleaning agents can be toxic if not properly managed.
  • Water treatment chemicals (chlorine, chloramines) need proper neutralization to avoid harm to fish.

Biological Factors

  • Pathogens: Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) can cause disease. Pathogens can weaken the immune system, disrupt biological functions, and cause mortality. Specific examples of pathogens include Flavobacterium columnare, Edwardsiella tarda, and others targeting fish skin, gills, internal organs, eyes, and skin.
  • Predation: Larger fish or birds can cause behavioral changes, stress, reduced feeding, and negatively impact growth/production.
  • Feeding competition: Competition for food among individuals leads to aggression or social stress, especially for lower-ranked individuals or those with inadequate access to food. This can result in uneven growth rate and lower productivity.
  • Social Hierarchy and Dominance: Territoriality, stress, and competition among organisms lead to injuries, chronic stress, and impaired immune function—affecting overall productivity.

Social Factors

  • Stocking Density: High fish densities in aquaculture systems can increase aggression, disrupt feeding, increase stress, and reduce individual space; increasing susceptibility to disease; and can cause injuries and deformities.
  • Parental Care: Disrupting natural caring behaviors for young ones can cause stress for parents and offspring, which ultimately causes higher juvenile mortality.
  • Species Mixing: Incompatible species in aquaculture systems can lead to aggression, territorial disputes, and increased cross-species disease transmission.
  • Human Handling and Social Stress: Frequent handling or poor transport can lead to stress, altered behavior, and compromised immune function. Handling force fish into unfamiliar environments, leading to heightened aggression and social stress, while establishing new social hierarchies.
  • Feeding Behavior and Social Dynamics: Competition for food, particularly in environments with uneven food distribution, can lead to aggression or social stress, causing uneven growth rate and productivity.

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