Integrating Health and Environment in Aquaculture: A Bibliometric Perspective

HistoryThis study systematically maps the scientific landscape at the aquaculture-health-environment nexus to identify emerging themes, intellectual structures, and actionable directions for advancing sustainable aquaculture within a One Health paradigm.A systematic literature review, integrated with a bibliometric analysis, was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines.Scopus served as the primary database, and the search combined three core terms, including aquaculture, health, and environment, covering the period of 2015 to 2025.After screening, 245 articles remained and were analyzed in R Biblioshiny to generate productivity, co-occurrence, thematic, and evolutionary indicators, which revealed empirical patterns and global dynamics in the field.The findings indicate that publications increased significantly after 2020, with strong contributions from Asian and Latin American institutions (e.g., the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences and the Federal University of Santa Catarina).Keyword and thematic analyses revealed four clusters: (1) water quality and fish health; (2) sustainability and environmental impacts; (3) antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and public health; and (4) physiological and immune responses.The synthesis highlights four opportunities: (i) expanded large-scale field validation across diverse contexts; (ii) more profound understanding of cross-domain AMR transmission pathways; (iii) comparative evaluation of non-antibiotic alternatives (e.g., probiotics, vaccines, functional feeds); and (iv) stronger integration across policy, ecology, and technology.This study offers a comprehensive bibliometric synthesis that unites aquaculture, health, and the environment under the One Health framework and proposes an integrative model that aligns sustainability transitions, health resilience, and ecosystem protection.The insights provide a research-and-policy roadmap for smart, environmentally friendly aquaculture practices aligned with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water).