Biotica Research Today | Volume 8 Issue 1 | Pages: 01-05

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OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 05-Jan-2026

Microalgae Spirulina Supercharging Aquaculture: Harnessing Spirulina’s Role in Combating Abiotic and Biotic Stressors in Aquaculture

Mayuri Nag
• Aquatic Environmental Management Department, AEHMD, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 061), India

Bhautik Savaliya
• Aquatic Environmental Management Department, AEHMD, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 061), India


• Saurav Kumar
• Aquatic Environmental Management Department, AEHMD, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 061), India

Abstract

Spirulina is a filamentous multicellular naturally occurring blue-green algae, having a high nutritional value. It has been declared as ‘super food’ of 21^st century by the World health Organization (WHO). It is widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, nutrition and in aquaculture as feed, growth enhancers and immunostimulants. In the field of aquaculture Spirulina platensis is well known for its a rich source of protein. It possesses biologically active compounds like phycocyanin and carotenoids because of which the immunity and overall health status of fish and other vertebrates can be enhanced during stressful condition. Spirulina supplementation in diet of fish and shrimp, can improve their growth and survival rates. Spirulina is also used for water management practices in aquaculture systems across the globe.

How to Cite

Nag, M., Savaliya, B., Kumar, S., 2026. Microalgae Spirulina Supercharging Aquaculture: Harnessing Spirulina’s Role in Combating Abiotic and Biotic Stressors in Aquaculture. Biotica Research Today 8(1), 01-05.

Keywords

Antioxidant, Microalgae, Phycocyanin, Spirulina

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