Journal article
An Update on Advancement in Genomics Resources for Spiny Lobster Aquaculture Development
Reviews in Aquaculture, Vol.18(4), pp.1-17
2026
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Abstract
The rapid advancement of high‐throughput sequencing technologies has transformed aquaculture genomics, enabling unprecedented insights into the biology and improvement of non‐model aquatic species. Among crustaceans, lobsters represent one of the most commercially valuable yet genomically underexplored taxa. This review synthesises the current state of genomic and transcriptomic resources available for spiny and slipper lobsters (Achelata), contextualising these within the broader decapod framework. We outline key genomic assemblies, transcriptomic atlases, and molecular tools that underpin emerging research on reproduction, nutrition, growth, stress tolerance, and disease resistance. We further highlight how omics‐driven approaches—spanning whole‐genome sequencing, SNP discovery, RNA interference, and nutrigenomics—are reshaping opportunities for selective breeding, reproductive control, and feed optimisation. Recent progress in establishing closed‐cycle aquaculture of Panulirus ornatus now provides the foundation for applying these molecular resources to address key production bottlenecks, including larval duration, cannibalism, and asynchronous moulting. We propose future directions integrating genomics, transcriptomics, and functional tools to accelerate sustainable domestication and genetic improvement of lobsters. Together, these advances mark a pivotal shift toward genomically informed spiny lobster aquaculture.
Details
- Title
- An Update on Advancement in Genomics Resources for Spiny Lobster Aquaculture Development
- Authors
- Courtney Lewis - University of the Sunshine CoastAhmad Farhadi - University of AucklandSusan Glendinning - University of the Sunshine CoastThomas Banks - University of TasmaniaTara Kelly - University of TasmaniaAndrew G. Jeffs - University of AucklandSandra Infante Villamil - Ornatas Research and Development Pty Ltd (Australia)John Breen - Ornatas Research and Development Pty Ltd (Australia)Jennifer M. Cobcroft - Ornatas Research and Development Pty Ltd (Australia)Arya Vazirzadeh - Shiraz UniversityBasseer M. Codabaccus - University of TasmaniaChris G. Carter - University of TasmaniaQuinn P. Fitzgibbon - University of TasmaniaGregory G. Smith - University of TasmaniaTomer Ventura (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Publication details
- Reviews in Aquaculture, Vol.18(4), pp.1-17
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Date published
- 2026
- DOI
- 10.1111/raq.70197
- ISSN
- 1753-5131
- Copyright note
- © 2026 The Author(s). Reviews in Aquaculture published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.
- Data Availability
- The data cited in this review manuscript are publicly available in open databases, namely Crustybase and NCBI.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education and Tertiary Access; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991250416102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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