Tunçelli G.
ECOHYDROLOGY, cilt.18, sa.7, ss.1-10, 2025 (Scopus)
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Yayın Türü:
Makale / Tam Makale
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Cilt numarası:
18
Sayı:
7
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Basım Tarihi:
2025
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Doi Numarası:
10.1002/eco.70116
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Dergi Adı:
ECOHYDROLOGY
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Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler:
Scopus, Aqualine, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, Compendex, Environment Index, Geobase, Greenfile, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
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Sayfa Sayıları:
ss.1-10
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İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli:
Evet
Özet
ABSTRACTAlgae‐based diets offer a sustainable approach to enhancing mussel aquaculture, with potential benefits for ecohydrological systems through improved biofiltration and nutrient cycling. This study evaluates the effects of three algal feed types—powdered Spirulina platensis, freeze‐dried Ulva rigida and frozen Nannochloropsis sp.—on the growth performance and fatty acid composition of Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck 1819) across three size classes (small, medium, large) under controlled conditions. A total of 810 mussels were fed for 28 days, and biometric and lipid parameters were measured. Mussels fed with Spirulina exhibited the highest growth rates and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels, with small individuals increasing by 14.7% in shell length and 25% in body weight. Nannochloropsis led to significant enrichment of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), particularly in medium mussels, while Ulva resulted in lower growth and higher saturated and omega‐6 fatty acids. The results demonstrate clear size‐dependent responses to algal diets and emphasize the nutritional and ecological advantages of Spirulina and Nannochloropsis. It is well established that mussels respond to algal diets in terms of growth and lipid composition, and the present findings confirm these diet‐dependent differences. These algae‐based feeds not only improve mussel quality but also support the development of sustainable aquaculture systems by enhancing filter‐feeding efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint of bivalve farming. The study provides evidence that algae‐integrated diets can play a key role in sustainable water quality management and the design of multifunctional aquaculture systems aligned with ecosystem‐based approaches. These findings not only enhance mussel quality but also contribute to water quality regulation through improved particle clearance and filtration, reinforcing the role of algae‐based diets in the design of ecohydrological aquaculture systems that integrate biological processes with hydrological functions. These improvements in growth and lipid profile also support enhanced filtration activity and nutrient assimilation, indicating that algae‐based diets may strengthen the ecohydrological functionality of mussels in integrated aquaculture systems.