Department of Fisheries

Linking physiological indicators and HSC70‑2 gene expression to acute thermal tolerance and stress thresholds in common carp ( Cyprinus Capio )

This study delineated acute thermal thresholds in common carp Cyprinus carpio (39.9 ± 5.27 g; 13.54 ± 0.67 cm) by integrating physiological (cortisol, hematology, serum biochemistry, opercular movement) and molecular (HSC70-2) responses to rapid temperature shifts. Fish were acut...

Comparative assessment of water quality and cyanobacterial toxin risks in Lake Chivero and Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Concerns regarding the degradation of aquatic ecosystems and the production of toxins resulting from water pollution and eutrophication are increasing. The study was carried out to compare water quality and algal communities of Lake Chivero, a hypereutrophic lake, and Lake Kariba...