Funding for this research was provided by:
National Institute of Oceanography & Fisheries
Article History
Received: 21 November 2025
Accepted: 6 February 2026
First Online: 7 March 2026
Declarations
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: All experimental procedures involving aquatic animals were reviewed and approved by the NIOF Committee for Ethical Care and Use of Animals/Aquatic Animals (NIOF-IACUC), National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Egypt. The study was conducted in full compliance with institutional guidelines for the care and use of experimental animals (Approval Code: NIOF AQ5 F 25 D 019).
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.