Behavior response, growth, and structure of the eye retinal layer in juvenile Seabass, Lates calcarifer: Light-induced changes

Authors

  • Sadanun Kaewpranee Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
  • Jes Kettratad Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
  • Kitipong Angsujinda Aquatic Resources Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
  • Sinlapachai Senarat Department of Marine Science and Environment, Faculty of Science and Fisheries Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Trang 92150, Thailand
  • Natthawut Charoenphon Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
  • Francis Gerald Plumley Aquatic Resources Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
  • Ibrahim Sayoh Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Princess of Naradhiwas University, Narathiwat 96000, Thailand
  • Gen Kaneko College of Natural and Applied and Science, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, TX 77901, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33175/mtr.2023.257541

Keywords:

Aquaculture, Red light, Photoreceptor cell, Seabass, Wavelengths

Abstract

Light is a key environmental factor that is strongly related to fish activity and behavior. Exposure to certain wavelengths is known to affect growth performance and survival of teleost larvae and juveniles. Our study aimed to determine the effects of exposure to three light sources [red (710 nm), blue (453 nm) and green (510 nm)] on growth performance, behavioral response, visibility (time to eat, in minutes), and the structure of the retinal layer in juvenile [approx. 4.3 cm in total length (N = 30)] seabass (Lates calcarifer). Fish were acclimated to the three light conditions for four weeks prior to data collection. Behavioral responses, including schooling organization, swimming speed, time to consume prey, and feeding response, were all improved in juveniles reared under red light (710 nm). Preliminary histological observations revealed that fish from the red-light environment have the thickest retina layers and the highest density of photoreceptors. Our data suggest that red light is useful in the aquaculture of juvenile L. calcarifer.

Highlights

  • Behavioral responses of seabass (Lates calcarifer), including schooling organization, swimming speed, time to consume prey, and feeding response, were all improved in juveniles reared under red light (710 nm).
  • Histological observations revealed that fish from the red-light environment have the thickest retina layers and highest density of photoreceptors.
  • Red light is optimum for cultivation of calcarifer juveniles, which might stimulate motivation for feeding activity and improvement for growth rate of its aquaculture and farms.

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