The Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries Research (BJFR) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), an autonomous government research institution of Bangladesh. Established in 2000, the journal was initially published in print and later transitioned to online publication in June 2026 to enhance global accessibility and dissemination of fisheries and aquatic science research.
BJFR aims to advance scientific knowledge and evidence-based management of fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic ecosystems, marine resources, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and technical reports that contribute to sustainable aquatic resource management, food security, biodiversity conservation, and innovation in fisheries science. BJFR publishes high-quality research in the following areas, but not limited to:
Fisheries biology: Research on fish anatomy, physiology, growth, reproduction, behavior, life history traits, and population dynamics of freshwater, brackishwater, and marine species relevant to fisheries management and conservation.
Inland fisheries management: Studies on rivers, floodplains, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and other inland water bodies focusing on sustainable harvest, stock enhancement, habitat management, and community-based fisheries governance.
Aquaculture production systems: Research on pond, cage, raceway, recirculating, biofloc, integrated, and other aquaculture systems aimed at improving productivity, profitability, sustainability, and resource-use efficiency.
Fish breeding and genetics: Research on selective breeding, hybridization, genetic improvement, broodstock management, molecular genetics, genomics, and conservation genetics of aquatic organisms.
Fish health and diseases: Studies on aquatic animal diseases, pathogens, diagnostics, epidemiology, immunology, therapeutics, biosecurity, and health management in aquaculture and wild fisheries.
Aquatic microbiology: Research on microbial communities, probiotics, pathogenic microorganisms, microbial ecology, water quality interactions, and microbiome studies in aquatic environments.
Aquatic ecology: Studies on ecosystem structure and function, trophic interactions, nutrient cycling, habitat dynamics, ecological resilience, and biodiversity in freshwater, estuarine, and marine systems.
Biodiversity conservation: Research on conservation of threatened aquatic species, habitat restoration, protected areas, invasive species management, and strategies for preserving aquatic biodiversity.
Climate change and fisheries: Studies examining the impacts of climate change, sea-level rise, temperature variation, extreme events, and adaptation strategies for fisheries and aquaculture systems.
Marine fisheries: Research on marine fish stocks, fisheries assessment, ocean resources, offshore fisheries, ecosystem-based management, and sustainable exploitation of marine resources.
Coastal and estuarine studies: Studies on estuarine ecology, coastal aquaculture, mangrove-associated fisheries, salinity dynamics, habitat changes, and sustainable management of coastal resources.
Water quality management: Research on physical, chemical, and biological water quality parameters, pollution monitoring, eutrophication, and water treatment approaches for aquatic systems.
Aquatic pollution: Studies on contaminants, heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, industrial effluents, ecological risk assessment, and pollution mitigation in aquatic environments.
Fish nutrition and feed technology: Research on feed formulation, nutrient requirements, alternative ingredients, feed additives, digestibility, feeding strategies, and sustainable aquafeed development.
Post-harvest fisheries technology: Studies on fish processing, preservation, packaging, quality assurance, cold chain management, value addition, and reduction of post-harvest losses.
Fisheries economics: Research on economic analysis, market systems, value chains, profitability, livelihood impacts, trade, and policy issues related to fisheries and aquaculture.
Socio-economic aspects of fisheries: Studies on fishing communities, livelihoods, gender, food security, social resilience, governance, and human dimensions of fisheries and aquaculture.
Fisheries policy and governance: Research on fisheries legislation, co-management, institutional arrangements, compliance, governance frameworks, and policy evaluation for sustainable resource management.
Fisheries biotechnology: Studies on molecular biology, genetic markers, biotechnology applications, reproductive technologies, disease diagnostics, and bioengineering approaches in fisheries.
GIS and remote sensing in fisheries: Research applying geospatial technologies, habitat mapping, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and decision-support tools for fisheries and aquatic resource management.
Fisheries stock assessment: Studies on stock estimation, population modeling, catch assessment, recruitment dynamics, reference points, and sustainable harvest strategies for fishery resources.
Fish behavior and ecology: Research on migration, feeding behavior, habitat selection, predator-prey interactions, reproductive behavior, and ecological adaptations of aquatic organisms.
Reservoir and floodplain fisheries: Studies on productivity, management, stocking, biodiversity, and socio-economic aspects of reservoir, floodplain, and seasonal waterbody fisheries.
Wetland and mangrove ecosystems: Research on wetland ecology, mangrove fisheries, ecosystem services, conservation, restoration, and sustainable utilization of wetland resources.
Integrated farming systems: Studies on integrated fish farming, rice-fish systems, livestock-fish integration, aquaponics, and circular bioeconomy approaches in aquatic food production.
Sustainable aquaculture practices: Research on environmentally responsible aquaculture, resource efficiency, waste management, certification, and sustainability assessment of aquatic production systems.
Aquatic animal welfare: Studies on welfare indicators, handling practices, stress physiology, humane management, and ethical considerations in aquaculture and fisheries operations.
Biofloc and recirculating systems: Research on biofloc technology, recirculating aquaculture systems, water reuse, microbial management, and intensive sustainable production methods.
Oceanography related to fisheries: Studies on oceanographic processes, productivity, circulation, upwelling, climate interactions, and their implications for marine fisheries and aquatic resources.
Invasive aquatic species: Research on invasive species ecology, impacts on native biodiversity, pathways of introduction, risk assessment, and management strategies for aquatic invasions.
Ornamental fisheries and aquaculture: Studies on ornamental fish breeding, culture, trade, health management, genetics, and sustainability of the ornamental aquatic industry.
Aquatic toxicology: Research on toxic effects of pollutants, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, metals, and emerging contaminants on aquatic organisms and ecosystems.
Blue economy and fisheries: Studies on blue economy frameworks, marine resource utilization, coastal livelihoods, sustainable development, and economic opportunities from aquatic resources.
Fisheries extension and technology transfer: Research on extension services, farmer training, adoption of innovations, knowledge dissemination, and capacity building in fisheries and aquaculture.
Aquaculture engineering: Studies on pond design, aeration, water circulation, harvesting systems, automation, sensors, and engineering solutions for aquatic production systems.
Food safety and quality of fish products: Research on food safety, contaminants, microbiological quality, traceability, processing standards, and consumer health aspects of fish and aquatic products.
International fisheries issues: Studies on transboundary fisheries, regional cooperation, international trade, governance, and global challenges affecting fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Statistical and modeling approaches: Research applying statistical analysis, ecological modeling, population models, machine learning, and predictive tools in fisheries and aquatic sciences.
Ecosystem-based fisheries management: Studies integrating ecological, social, and economic considerations for ecosystem-based management of fisheries and aquatic resources.
Aquatic environmental monitoring: Research on monitoring programs, indicators, environmental assessment, ecosystem health evaluation, and long-term aquatic resource monitoring.
Hatchery technology: Studies on broodstock management, induced breeding, larval rearing, seed production, hatchery biosecurity, and quality improvement of fish seed.
Mangrove and coastal biodiversity: Research on mangrove-associated fauna, coastal biodiversity, ecosystem services, conservation strategies, and interactions between fisheries and mangrove habitats.
Fisheries disaster management: Studies on disaster impacts, cyclone resilience, flood adaptation, risk reduction, recovery strategies, and emergency preparedness in fisheries communities.
Emerging technologies in fisheries: Research on artificial intelligence, sensors, automation, drones, blockchain, digital monitoring, and innovative technologies for fisheries and aquaculture.
Fisheries education and capacity building: Studies on fisheries education, curriculum development, professional training, extension education, and human resource development in aquatic sciences.
Review articles in fisheries and aquatic sciences: Comprehensive reviews synthesizing current knowledge, emerging trends, research gaps, and future directions in fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic sciences.
Interdisciplinary aquatic research: Research integrating fisheries science with ecology, economics, engineering, public health, climate science, sociology, and other interdisciplinary approaches.
Policy-oriented fisheries research: Evidence-based studies that inform fisheries policy, resource management, conservation planning, food security, and sustainable development decision-making.
Innovation and entrepreneurship in fisheries: Research on fisheries innovation, enterprise development, value addition, startup ecosystems, and sustainable business models in aquatic sectors.
Other relevant fisheries and aquatic science topics: BJFR welcomes high-quality interdisciplinary studies that advance scientific understanding, sustainable management, and innovation in fisheries and aquatic environments.
Types of articles
The BJFR publishes a diverse range of high-quality scholarly articles that advance knowledge in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic sciences, marine biology, aquatic ecology, fisheries economics, fish health, biotechnology, and related disciplines. The journal welcomes original and innovative contributions that present significant scientific findings, critical analyses, methodological advancements, and evidence-based recommendations relevant to researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders. All submitted manuscripts undergo editorial assessment and peer review in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies and ethical standards. BJFR considers the following categories of manuscripts for publication:
Original research articles: Full-length reports presenting novel scientific findings based on original experimental, observational, laboratory, field, or modelling research.
Review articles: Comprehensive and critical reviews that synthesize current knowledge, identify research gaps, discuss emerging trends, and provide future research directions on topics within the journal’s scope.
Systematic reviews: Structured reviews conducted using transparent and reproducible methodologies to identify, evaluate, and synthesize available evidence addressing a specific research question.
Meta-analyses: Quantitative studies that statistically combine results from multiple independent studies to provide more robust estimates of research outcomes.
Short communications: Brief reports describing significant preliminary findings, innovative techniques, or concise research results that warrant rapid dissemination.
Technical notes: Articles introducing new methodologies, laboratory techniques, analytical procedures, field protocols, software applications, engineering developments, or technological innovations relevant to fisheries and aquatic sciences.
Case studies: Scientifically documented investigations of unique events, disease outbreaks, conservation interventions, management practices, environmental incidents, or aquaculture operations that provide valuable lessons for researchers and practitioners.
Methods articles: Detailed descriptions and validation of new experimental methods, analytical approaches, sampling techniques, computational tools, or laboratory protocols that improve fisheries and aquatic science research.
Data Papers: Articles describing high-quality datasets, databases, monitoring programmes, or long-term observations that have substantial scientific value and may support future research.
Perspectives and opinion articles: Scholarly discussions presenting informed viewpoints, emerging concepts, policy perspectives, or thought-provoking analyses on important issues affecting fisheries and aquatic sciences.
Letters to the editor: Constructive scholarly correspondence commenting on previously published articles, current scientific issues, or matters relevant to the journal, subject to editorial review.
Book reviews: Critical evaluations of recently published books, reference works, or scholarly monographs relevant to fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, and aquatic environmental research.
Editorials: Articles written or commissioned by the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board addressing important developments, journal policies, scientific priorities, or issues of broad interest to the research community.