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@fishymoshi

Project Scientist at UC Davis. Love and work with fish- sperm and eggs, larvae, aquaculture, and conservation.

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Finally, out today! Morphometric variation and sexual dimorphism of endangered longfin smelt Spirinchus thaleichthys in the San Francisco Estuary. Interested? Find it here: doi.org/10.3354/esr0...

24.02.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New publication in Fisheries Research: β€œRetention rate and biological effects of Floy and FRyID tags on juvenile longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys).”

The findings inform tag selection for small, conservation-focused fish species.

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23.02.2026 18:06 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another collaborative publication for 2026 is out. We link estuarine ecology with reproductive phenology of the Indian backwater oyster Crassostrea madrasensis using a multivariate framework. Interested? doi.org/10.1016/j.se...

29.01.2026 00:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our first publication of 2026 is out. We show how cultivation site and depth shape shell form and color in green mussels (Perna viridis) from the Bay of Bengal using morphometrics and color profiling. Shell traits act as bioindicators and guide better mariculture management.
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26.01.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much. Ok, I’ll check it out soon. Happy new year.

01.01.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, Hobbs. Happy New Year!

31.12.2025 18:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Another productive year comes to a close.

After completing three years of my PhD, I had published e...

Read more: https://longer.blue/posts/1PcJcIgveU

31.12.2025 18:10 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our new study shows that Perna viridis synchronizes reproduction with estuarine productivity, with stage-specific fatty acid signatures and n-3 PUFAs as biomarkers, indicating opportunistic post-monsoon reproduction linked to plankton dynamics. doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

29.12.2025 19:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Integrated insight into somato-gonadal fatty acid dynamics and environmental synchrony: Unravelling post-monsoon gametogenic strategies of oysters Crassostrea madrasensis in raft-cultivation systems The Indian backwater oyster, Crassostrea madrasensis, is a keystone estuarine bivalve of ecological and economic importance. Despite its significance,…

Our new study reveals how somatic and gonadal fatty acids are mobilized during post-monsoon reproduction in the oyster Crassostrea madrasensis. Interested? please find it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

22.12.2025 21:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our new paper is out: We report how Crassostrea madrasensis adjusts its feeding and reproduction in response to seasonal plankton shifts and environmental changes along the Bay of Bengal. The study offers insights for sustainable bivalve farming in monsoon-driven coasts.
DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.se...

20.11.2025 23:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Highly and lowly domesticated endangered fish from a conservation hatchery diverge in their thermal physiology, transcriptome, and methylome Conservation hatcheries aim to produce fish for supplementation of wild populations, but hatchery environments may drive phenotypic divergence from wild fish. These diverged traits may have reduced fi...

Our collaborative study shows that hatchery domestication in Delta smelt elevates thermal tolerance but reduces plasticity, with transcriptome and methylome shifts influencing adaptation. Read the preprint here: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

21.08.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As Lab Safety Coordinator, I was hoping to see a publication in this area. Pleased to share our collaborative work β€œFactors affecting self-reported occupational health-related problems: a case study on improved traditional shrimp farmers in Bangladesh.”

Read here: doi.org/10.1186/s128...

20.08.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Now Published: Our recent collaborative study identifies suitable cryoprotectants for the cryopreservation of Asian catfish (Clarias batrachus).
Interested in learning more? Read the full article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

02.07.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Age and repeated collection interval effects on sperm motility in the endangered delta smelt Hypomesus transpacificus Understanding the reproductive dynamics of endangered species is crucial for effective conservation strategies. This study examines the impact of age and repeated collection interval on sperm...

Happy to share that our study is now out today, revealing that a 7-day interval between sperm collections is insufficient for full recovery, resulting in reduced sperm motilityβ€”regardless of male ageβ€”in the endangered delta smelt. Interested? Find it: doi.org/10.3354/esr0...

19.06.2025 16:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ A major milestone!

For the first time, we successfully fertilized and hatched Delta Smelt larvae using cryopreserved sperm.

This breakthrough offers new hope for the spawning success and conservation of this critically endangered species. Interested? Please see the video 😊

12.06.2025 21:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New Publication Alert: Ramshorn Snail (Helisoma anceps) shows a preference for consuming non-viable fish eggs over the live ones. Findings highlight its potential use as a natural tool for dead egg removal in endangered Delta Smelt hatchery operations. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

12.06.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The final batch of endangered longfin smelt has hatched! Despite challenges in broodstock availability, we have 70,000+ larvae at 40 dph. Excited to track survival and growth performance at 80 & 300 dph with diet & tagging experiments. Huge thanks to our collaborators! #Conservation #Fisheries

12.03.2025 21:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Impact of ingested microplastics on phenotypic traits and biochemical parameters in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juvenile - Aquaculture International The widespread contamination of aquatic environments by microplastics (MPs), alongside other pollutants, has emerged as a critical global concern, posing significant risks to fish populations. This st...

πŸš€ New Publication Alert!

Our study reveals how microplastic ingestion affects survival, growth, and immunity in tilapia.

I contributed to study design, data analysis, and visualization. Thanks to my co-authors and collaborators for their efforts!

πŸ“– Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

11.03.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The experiment is underway. After being tagged with various kinds of tags, we will observe the performance of our F1 juveniles of the endangered Longfin smelt. Anticipating an intriguing event.

16.01.2025 03:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So excited to see the 1st batch of our endangered longfin smelt’s hatchlings are playing in the incubator. Looking forward to using them for future studies.

26.12.2024 04:32 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ecology intersects with mariculture: How depth and site-specific environmental factors shape growth and nutritional profile of green mussels (Perna viridis) Understanding the interlinkages between ecological conditions and mariculture practices are vital for enhancing growth performance and nutritional pro…

Thrilled to contribute to a study on how depth & site-specific ecology impact green mussel (Perna viridis) growth & nutrition in floating raft mariculture. Insights for optimizing sustainable farming practices! 🌊

Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

16.12.2024 23:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Advancing low-trophic extractive mariculture (LTEM): Strategies for a thriving blue economy in Bangladesh Bangladesh, with its diverse coastal and marine ecosystems, holds immense potential to harness low-trophic extractive mariculture (LTEM) as a key comp…

🚨 Excited to share our latest research! 🌊 Proud to contribute to exploring low-trophic extractive mariculture (LTEM) as a pathway to advancing blue food production in Bangladesh.
βœ… Ecological benefits
βœ… Challenges & solutions
βœ… Strategies
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

12.12.2024 20:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Paper alert! In this study, we show how salinity and body size influence sperm motility in three California smelt fish: the endangered delta smelt and longfin smelt, and the invasive wakasagi. It’s an open access one. Link: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

16.11.2024 20:35 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1