In the burgeoning global aquaculture sector, safeguarding water quality and mitigating the impact of aquatic pathogens are paramount to maximizing industry profitability and ensuring the safety of aquatic products. Among the myriad bacterial species impacting aquatic ecosystems, the genus Aeromonas emerges as a particularly influential player in both natural and aquaculture settings. This ubiquitous group of bacteria not only...

The cover image is based on the article Phage‐Based Biocontrol Strategies and Application in Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control by Zhipeng Gao et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.70024 . image

Aquaculture is essential for meeting future demands for food, yet it faces significant losses from infectious bacterial diseases. Aquaculture has recently been critically imperiled by the emergence of multi‐drug‐resistant bacteria, as it relies significantly on the use of antibiotics for prevention and treatment. The emergence of multidrug‐resistant bacteria poses a critical threat to aquaculture, which heavily relies on antib...