The Accidental Capture of a Newborn Shortfin Mako Shark Isurus oxyrinchus (Rafinesque, 1810) in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea off the Coast of Marseille, France
Oceans 6(3), September 2025
doi : 10.3390/oceans6030043
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Testing & diagnosis
Sampling, laboratory testing and interpretation in the context of husbandry or display.
Animal welfare
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Advice & support
Aquaculture projects, regulation, studies and independent veterinary expertise.
Health expertise & biosecurity
Health monitoring, audits, diagnosis, biosecurity and advice for aquatic facilities.
Training
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Veterinary therapeutics
Evidence-based prescribing, medicine supply where permitted and treatment follow-up for aquatic animals.
Our sectors
Aquaculture
Veterinary expertise to prevent, diagnose and control health risks in aquaculture.
Public aquariums
Veterinary support for public aquariums, promoting animal welfare, disease prevention and specialist care.
Environment
Veterinary expertise supporting wildlife conservation, aquatic animal health surveillance and environmental research.
Research
Veterinary support for research institutions using aquatic animals for scientific purposes.
Our latest scientific publications
Husbandry conditions of spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei, Chimaeriformes) in aquaria for successful embryonic development and long-term survival of juveniles.
Zoo Biology 1-11, December 2023
doi : 10.1002/zoo.21813
FELASA-AALAS Recommendations for Biosecurity in an Aquatic Facility, Including Prevention of Zoonosis, Introduction of New Fish Colonies, and Quarantine.
Comparative Medicine, Volume 72, Number 3, June 2022
doi : 10.30802/aalas-cm-22-000042 FELASA-AALAS Recommendations for Monitoring and Reporting of Laboratory Fish Diseases and Health Status, With an Emphasis on Zebrafish (Danio rerio).
Comparative Medicine, Volume 72, Number 3, June 2022
doi : 10.30802/aalas-cm-22-000034They trust us
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