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Potential of the Iran–Reshadat Shipwreck for Restoring Aquatic Reserves and Developing Conservation-Oriented Marine Ecotourism in Bushehr Province, Persian Gulf
Volume 1, Issue 1 , May 2026

Abstract
  The Iran–Reshadat shipwreck, formerly known as Bergen Maru, located in northern Bushehr Province of Iran, southeast of Bahregan Bay in the northwestern Persian Gulf, represents a rare convergence of historical and environmental values. Originally a wartime vessel and a remnant of the Iran–Iraq ...  Read More
Practical strategies for reducing bycatch in shrimp fisheries along the Makran coasts
Volume 1, Issue 1 , May 2026, , Pages 6-1

Abstract
  Shrimp fishing along the Makran coasts is one of the most important seasonal economic activities in the Pazm and Konarak areas, carried out by a large number of traditional fishing boats. During the authorized fishing season (from September to December), each boat catches approximately 150–160 ...  Read More
Marine Bioremediation Based on the Microbial Potential of the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea
Volume 1, Issue 1 , May 2026, , Pages 11-7

Abstract
  AbstractOil pollution is one of the most significant threats to marine ecosystems. Its destructive impact on aquatic organisms, food chains, and the quality of coastal environments makes it essential to develop sustainable and cost‑effective solutions. Oil‑degrading bacteria are a group of microorganisms ...  Read More
Spirulina: a natural resource for enhancing the nutritional value of conventional foods and development of functional foods
Volume 1, Issue 1 , May 2026, , Pages 20-25

Abstract
  Spirulina contain numerous nutritious and bioactive compounds and, due to these compounds, has a high potential for fortification of food products and producing functional foods. The conclusion of the studies showed that the main part of the chemical composition of Spirulina consist of protein (55-70%), ...  Read More
Introducing nano zinc oxide as a feed additive effective on growth performance and improving the immune system of white leg shrimp (Penaeus Vannamei)
Volume 1, Issue 1 , May 2026, , Pages 33-39

Abstract
  The whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) is one of the most important aquaculture species in the world, and improving its growth and strengthening its immune system plays a key role in increasing productivity and reducing losses. The expansion of intensive shrimp farming is accompanied by challenges such ...  Read More
MOTAF

Publisher:
اداره کل شیلات استان بوشهر

Director-in-Charge:
Aghil Amini

Editor-in-Chief:
Dr. Mehdi Alboofetileh

Chief of Editorial Board:
Dr. Neda Fazeli

Editorial Board:
Dr. Mojtaba Pooladi Dr. Fatemeh Heidari Dr. Khosro Aein Jamshid Dr. Manuel Yúfera Dr. Ghasem Ashouri Dr. Morteza Yousefzadeh Dr. Iman Arebi Dr. Hasan Habibi Dr. Mansoor Torfi Mozanzade

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