Aquatic Food Products Research Articles

Enhanced sulfide burial in low-oxygen aquatic environments could offset the carbon footprint of aquaculture production.

Carbon removal from the atmosphere is needed to keep global mean temperature increases below 2 °C. Here, we develop a model to explore how alkalinity production through enhanced iron sulfide formation in low-oxygen aquatic environments, such as aquaculture systems, could offer a cost-effective means of CO2 removal. We show that enhanced sulfide burial through the supply of reactive iron to surface sediments may be able to capture up to a hundred million tonnes of CO2 per year, particularly in countries with the highest number of fish farms, such as China and Indonesia. These efforts could largely offset the carbon footprint associated with their aquaculture industry. Enhanced sulfide burial could directly benefit both fish farms and surrounding ecosystems by removing toxic sulfide from aquatic systems, providing an addition to durable global CO2 removal markets and a path towards large-scale, carbon-neutral aquatic food production.

Accurate and stable detection of p-phenylenediamine antioxidants and their transformation products in aquatic products using antioxidant protection – Analysis of actual aquatic products

Given the high toxicity of N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) derivatives, such as 6PPD quinone (6PPDQ) to salmon, as well as their ubiquitous presence in the environment, the contaminant of aquatic food products has drawn significant attention. However, analytical methods for p-Phenylenediamines (PPDs) and their transformation products (TPs) in aquatic products remain underdeveloped. In particular, the degradation of some compounds and strong matrix effects complicate detection. In this study, we present a stable, rapid, and sensitive method combining salt-out assisted extraction, antioxidant protection, and multi-plug filtration clean-up (m-PFC) to detect two PPDs and five TPs in aquatic products. Crucially, the appropriate selection of antioxidants prevented the degradation of the easily oxidized target compounds. Further, the m-PFC method significantly enhanced the purification efficiency, achieving satisfactory recoveries (62.1–115 %), and method detection limits (MDLs) ranging from 0.00300 to 0.400 μg/kg. Subsequently, the method was applied to monitor PPDs and their TPs in aquatic products systematically, revealing the presence of 6PPD and N-isopropyl-N′-phenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine (IPPD) in white shrimp from aquafarms, whereas none of the seven target analytes were detected in fish and crab samples. These findings contribute to the detection of PPDs, their TPs and other unstable chemicals in aquatic products, thereby providing insights into their concentrations in these products.

Liquid metal-embedded magnetic hydrogel beads as novel adsorbents for malachite green removal

Malachite green (MG) is widely used in aquaculture as a parasiticide. It has generated much concern due to its carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, chromosomal fractures, teratogenicity, and respiratory toxicity. Effective methods for removing MG from water or other media are highly needed. Here, liquid metal (LM) is embedded into the magnetic hydrogel to create magnetic LM hydrogel beads with high adsorption capacity. The morphology and physical properties of the LM-embedded magnetic hydrogel beads are characterized using scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, and texture analysis methods. The adsorption efficiency of malachite green was assessed using spectrophotometric analysis at a wavelength of 623 nm. The hardness of these hydrogel beads reached a maximum of 4610 g, and its adsorption capacity reached 10 mg/g. Under the optimal condition, 0.05 %wt LM embedded magnetic hydrogel could remove 100 % of MG. This highly efficient magnetic adsorbent for dye removal has considerable potential for rapidly separating toxic contaminants from aquatic animal tissues, providing a cost-effective and straightforward solution to reduce dye pollution in aquatic environments and food products.

Effects of Processing on Nickel Content and its Relationship with Proximate Composition in dead fresh and canned tuna fish in Iran

Background: The presence of toxic metals in food can be a risk to food safety and public health. Methods: The Iranian canned tuna was analyzed for nickel level after wet digestion with acids using Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GFAAS). Results: The average concentration of nickel in canned and dead fresh fish found 4.20 ppb and 1.64 ppb. A significant difference in nickel level was observed between canned and dead fresh fish samples in this study. Although the concentration of nickel per g in the fillet after processing was relatively low, but the total amount of nickel in the sample shown change (256.01%). The results in present study showed the protein content in the canned fish increased to 13.17%. The moisture content in the processed fish decreased to 8.80%. The fat content in the canned fish increased to 12.86%. Conclusion: Although the protein and moisture contents significantly increased and decreased respectively after processing, but none of these factors were related to the change in nickel concentration. It may be recommended to regularly monitor the concentration of nickel metal in aquatic food products, so that human health was not at risk.

Preparation of trilayer film with slow-release, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities and its effects on scallop preservation

Scallops are renowned for their delicious taste and rich nutritional profile, including high contents of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. However, they are highly susceptible to spoilage caused by lipid oxidation and microorganism proliferation. Therefore, in this study, trilayer films based on gelatin/gelatin-dextran/gelatin with different concentrations (0%, 0.3%, 0.6%, 0.9%, and 1.2%, w/w) of active fillers (citronellal and α-tocopherol) were developed to preserve scallop adductor muscle during cold storage. Scanning electron microscopy images showed that each layer was well-bonded with no gaps, indicating the successful preparation of the trilayer films. The addition of citronellal and α-tocopherol resulted in a porous cross-section with a slightly rough surface and increased hydrophobicity of the trilayer films. With increase in concentrations of citronellal and α-tocopherol, the thickness, opacity, antioxidant capability, and antibacterial activity of the trilayer films increased, while water vapor permeability and mechanical properties decreased. Both citronellal and α-tocopherol showed controlled release properties in four food simulants, with the longest release times in 95% (v/v) ethanol solution. Furthermore, the incorporation of 1.2% (w/w) of active fillers into the trilayer film significantly enhanced the chemical and microbiological stabilities of the scallop adductor muscles, thereby prolonging their shelf life by six days during cold storage. The developed trilayer films showed excellent controlled release, antibacterial properties, and antioxidant capabilities, indicating their potential for effective preservation of aquatic food products.

Effects of deep, air and vacuum frying on oyster quality and protein-mediated mechanism analysis via TMT quantitative proteomics

AbstractFried oyster is a popular aquatic food product in East Asia, but nutrient loss during thermal processing become a significant concern. The goal of this research was to examine the impact of distinct frying techniques, including deep frying (DF), air frying (AF), and vacuum frying (VF), on the nutritional, textural and flavor characteristics of oysters. The VF method demonstrated superior retention of beneficial properties and flavor, and reduced protein and lipid oxidation compared to the DF and AF methods. Furthermore, proteomic analysis of oysters was attempted to explain the molecular mechanisms governing the influence of key differential proteins. 20 major differential proteins, including actin-2 protein, tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase and 1-alph, involved in oyster protein oxidation were identified, annotated and analyzed to elucidate their influence mechanisms. This research provides a deeper understanding of intricate interactions between frying techniques and oyster biochemistry, which offers valuable implications for enhancing food quality in seafood industry

A comprehensive Review of Food Dehydration and Its Application in Aquatic Food Products

Dehydrated foods are the most stable food in the food preservation realm. Food dehydration is preferred as the most effective and intricate process within the realm of food processing. Employing methods such as hot air/heated surfaces, this method reduces the water content from various food items, consequently reducing their water activity and make the food item more stable. The primary objective is to hinder microbial growth and enzyme activity, thereby extending the shelf-life. Nevertheless, it is crucial to acknowledge that the dehydration process can potentially compromise both the quality and nutrition. This necessitates a thoughtful approach in the design and operation of dehydration equipment. Various dehydration methods have been developed based on the nature of food and to attain the desired physico-chemical, nutritional, and sensory alterations.

Aquatic food resources in tropical Africa: a comprehensive analysis

Aquatic food production holds great promise as a viable solution to tackle the pressing issue of meeting the protein requirements of the African populace. It plays a crucial role in food security and economic growth, especially in tropical Africa. With a fast-expanding population, there is a growing need for aquatic food sources to provide inexpensive protein and essential nutrients. Despite Africa’s vast aquatic food source supplies and the importance of aquatic food in healthy and sustainable diets, several challenges hinder its full exploitation in the tropical African environment. This study, therefore, aims to assess the existing state of aquatic food resources in Africa, examine the nutritional advantages associated with these foods, and identify the problems that hinder their maximal utilization. The findings highlight the differences in aquatic protein consumption across various countries, emphasizing the importance of considering local factors when formulating nutritional interventions and policies. The comparison between the supply of protein from aquatic sources and land animals across African nations revealed a consistent trend of lower availability of aquatic protein. Africa, in particular, had relatively lower per capita consumption values of animal protein. The continent’s average quantity of land animal food significantly surpassed the average aquatic food supply. This suggests a predominant reliance on land animal sources in African countries to meet dietary protein needs. This finding holds significant importance for policymakers, nutritionists, and stakeholders, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to improve protein accessibility in African countries. Moreover, it calls for attention to address any existing imbalances between the utilization of land and aquatic protein sources in the region.

Transforming Aquaculture through Vaccination: A Review on Recent Developments and Milestones.

Aquaculture has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest growing industries, expanding both on global and on national fronts. With the ever-increasing demand for proteins with a high biological value, the aquaculture industry has established itself as one of the most efficient forms of animal production, proving to be a vital component of global food production by supplying nearly half of aquatic food products intended for human consumption. As in classic animal production, the prevention of diseases constitutes an enduring challenge associated with severe economic and environmental repercussions. Nevertheless, remarkable strides in the development of aquaculture vaccines have been recently witnessed, offering sustainable solutions to persistent health-related issues challenging resilient aquaculture production. These advancements are characterized by breakthroughs in increased species-specific precision, improved vaccine-delivery systems, and innovations in vaccine development, following the recent advent of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence in the -omics era. The objective of this paper was to assess recent developments and milestones revolving around aquaculture vaccinology and provide an updated overview of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the sector, by incorporating and comparatively discussing various diffuse advances that span across a wide range of topics, including emerging vaccine technologies, innovative delivery methods, insights on novel adjuvants, and parasite vaccine development for the aquaculture sector.

The structure and function of a coastal state aquaculture plan

Aquaculture contributes approximately half of all global aquatic food production and will be critical in addressing future seafood demand, including the United States (U.S.). Many states, territories, and countries are developing and updating aquaculture specific policy in an effort to plan for, and better manage the expansion of aquaculture in their territorial waters. The U.S. has considerable potential to sustainably expand aquaculture production, which has been a focus in both federal and state policy. State aquaculture plans have been used for over 40 years to help plan and coordinate aquaculture development, with a growing emphasis on sustainability. Here, we located and evaluated a set of coastal state aquaculture plans released in the last 25 years (N = 7) in an effort to provide resources to states and territories interested in this activity. We synthesized information from each plan to understand the support, motivation, writing process and entities involved, taxa and environments under consideration, key structural elements, and the types of recommendations provided. We found that coastal state aquaculture plans are often government or industry initiatives developed in partnership with other groups, including academia, government agencies, and tribal actors, as well as supported formally by executive or legislative branches. Plans were diverse but tended to described the vision for the future, provide recommendations, identify and incorporate cross-cutting concepts into the plans (e.g., best management practices and marine spatial plans), and highlight the need for the plan to be updated regularly. As states aim to expand aquaculture, understanding the structure and function of the tools used by states to inform policy formation will be important to help make future development plans more effective and efficient.

Gelatin/dextran active films incorporated with cinnamaldehyde and α-tocopherol for scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis) adductor muscle preservation.

Scallops are rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid but perishable due to their microbial growth and lipid oxidation. In this study, gelatin/dextran films containing cinnamaldehyde and α-tocopherol (0%+0%, 0.3%+0.3%, 0.6%+0.6%, 0.9%+0.9%, and 1.2%+1.2%, w/w) as active fillers were developed by solution casting method, and their preservation effects on scallop adductor muscle refrigerated at 4°C for 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 days were evaluated. Inclusion of the two active fillers did not influence the thermal stability of the films but created heterogenous and discontinuous film microstructure and increased the film hydrophobicity. Increase in the concentrations of active fillers lowered the mechanical properties and water vapor permeability of the films but increased their crystallinity, thickness, water contact angle, opacity, antibacterial property, and antioxidant property. The longest release times for both cinnamaldehyde and α-tocopherol were found in 95% (v/v) ethanol solution. The gelatin/dextran films containing 1.2% (w/w) of active fillers (Gelatin [Ge]/Dextran [Dx]/1.2 film) improved the chemical stability of refrigerated scallop adductor muscle. The total viable count (TVC) of the unpackaged scallop adductor muscle exceeded the recommended limit of 7lgCFU/g on day 6 (7.07±0.50lgCFU/g), whereas the TVC of the Ge/Dx/1.2 film-packaged scallop adductor muscle was still below the limit on day 9 (5.60±0.50lgCFU/g). Thus, the Ge/Dx/1.2 film can extend the shelf life of refrigerated scallop adductor muscle by at least 3 days. Overall, the developed gelatin/dextran active packaging films are promising for the preservation of aquatic food products.

Determination of Sedative and Anesthetic Drug Residues in Aquatic Food Products Using Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) and Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC–MS/MS)

The residues of sedative and anesthetic drugs in aquatic products are an important factor affecting food safety. In order to screen the residues of sedative and anesthesia drugs in aquatic products, a rapid and sensitive method was established using solid phase extraction (SPE) and high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC–MS/MS). The samples were extracted by 80% aqueous acetonitrile by an alumina column and separated by a C18 column. The mass spectra were determined in positive ion mode. The standard curves were matrix matched and quantified by the external standard method. The results showed that the linear ranges of the drugs in aquatic products were from 0.5 to 100 μg kg−1. The correlation coefficient (R 2) was greater than 0.990 and the detection limits were between 0.001 and 0.322 μg kg−1. The average recovery rate and relative standard deviation were between 78.64% and 112.15% and from 0.41%-8.26%. Overall, the developed method showed promising results for the simultaneous qualitative and quantitative determination of the drug residues in aquatic products.

Evaluation of enrofloxacin in the Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) based on the biochemical, histopathological and intestinal microbiota responses

Enrofloxacin (ENR) is a veterinary medicine extensively used in aquatic farming, the abuses of antibacterials can lead to drug residues and toxicity to aquatic animals. Nevertheless, its toxicological effects on the Pelodiscus sinensis remain unclear. The objective of this work was to study the toxic effects of ENR on male P. sinensis following multiple oral administration. For hematological, antioxidant status, histological and ultrastructural analyzed, male P. sinensis were orally administrated with ENR for 5 consecutive days, each at the dose of 15 (recommended dose, 1×), 45 (3 times the recommended dose, 3×), and 75 (5 times the recommended dose, 5×) mg/kg body weight (BW) daily. The effect of ENR on P. sinensis by changes in the intestinal microbiota using high-throughput sequencing technology was also investigated. Samples of blood and fresh tissue (liver, spleen, intestine, muscle, spermary, testes, heart, lung, and kidney) were collected after 24 h of drug withdrawal. The results showed that multiple oral administration of ENR induced immunosuppression (lowered total proteins, alkaline phosphatase, and albumin), hepatic-renal dysfunction (elevated aspartate transaminase, alanine aminotransferase, urea nitrogen, K+ and Ca2+), and lowering the hepatic and splenic antioxidant functions (higher MDA, and declines in the activities of SOD, CAT, and NOS) in 3× ENR-dosed or 5× ENR-dosed groups. Noteworthy, histopathological and ultrastructural examination of tissue samples revealed adverse effects with increasing oral dosage of ENR. The 16S sequencing analysis showed that the ENR treatment can greatly change the intestinal microbial diversity and abundance in P. sinensis, but more probiotics such as Cetobacterium, Lactococcus, and Paraclostridium were retained in the short-term period. The findings may provide new insights into the toxicity of ENR to P. sinensis, and help to determine the dose to ensure the safety of aquatic food products.

Roxithromycin exposure induces motoneuron malformation and behavioral deficits of zebrafish by interfering with the differentiation of motor neuron progenitor cells

Roxithromycin (ROX), a commonly used macrolide antibiotic, is extensively employed in human medicine and livestock industries. Due to its structural stability and resistance to biological degradation, ROX persists as a resilient environmental contaminant, detectable in aquatic ecosystems and food products. However, our understanding of the potential health risks to humans from continuous ROX exposure remains limited. In this study, we used the zebrafish as a vertebrate model to explore the potential developmental toxicity of early ROX exposure, particularly focusing on its effects on locomotor functionality and CaP motoneuron development. Early exposure to ROX induces marked developmental toxicity in zebrafish embryos, significantly reducing hatching rates (n=100), body lengths (n=100), and increased malformation rates (n=100). The zebrafish embryos treated with a corresponding volume of DMSO (0.1%, v/v) served as vehicle controls (veh). Moreover, ROX exposure adversely affected the locomotive capacity of zebrafish embryos, and observations in transgenic zebrafish Tg(hb9:eGFP) revealed axonal loss in motor neurons, evident through reduced or irregular axonal lengths (n=80). Concurrently, abnormal apoptosis in ROX-exposed zebrafish embryos intensified alongside the upregulation of apoptosis-related genes (bax, bcl2, caspase-3a). Single-cell sequencing further disclosed substantial effects of ROX on genes involved in the differentiation of motor neuron progenitor cells (ngn1, olig2), axon development (cd82a, mbpa, plp1b, sema5a), and neuroimmunity (aplnrb, aplnra) in zebrafish larvae (n=30). Furthermore, the CaP motor neuron defects and behavioral deficits induced by ROX can be rescued by administering ngn1 agonist (n=80). In summary, ROX exposure leads to early-life abnormalities in zebrafish motor neurons and locomotor behavior by hindering the differentiation of motor neuron progenitor cells and inducing abnormal apoptosis.

Space-Efficient 3D Microalgae Farming with Optimized Resource Utilization for Regenerative Food.

Photosynthetic microalgae produce valuable metabolites and are a source of sustainable food that supports life without compromising arable land. However, the light self-shading, excessive water supply, and insufficient space utilization in microalgae farming have limited its potential in the inland areas most in need of regenerative food solutions. Herein, this work develops a 3D polysaccharide-based hydrogel scaffold for vertically farming microalgae without needing liquid media. This liquid-free strategy is compatible with diverse microalgal species and enables the design of living microalgal frameworks with customizable architectures that enhance light and water utilization. This approach significantly increases microalgae yield per unit water consumption, with an 8.8-fold increase compared to traditional methods. Furthermore, the dehydrated hydrogels demonstrate a reduced size and weight (≈70% reduction), but readily recover their vitality upon rehydration. Importantly, valuable natural products can be produced in this system including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and carotenoids. This study streamlines microalgae regenerative farming for low-carbon biomanufacturing by minimizing light self-shading, relieving water supply, and reducing physical footprints, and democratizing access to efficient aquatic food production.

Zinc contents in foods and estimates of dietary intakes in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.

Zinc is one of human essential metals. In this study, 101 kinds of daily food for residents, including vegetables, aquatic food, meat, fruits, rice and cereal products, pulse food, dairy products and eggs, were collected at various agricultural markets and supermarkets in Guangzhou city, China, and their zinc contents were determined. The results showed oyster is most abundant in zinc (703.5 ± 25.6 mg/kg), followed by high-zinc milk powder (58.63 ± 0.90 mg/kg), pulse food, mutton, beef and pig liver with zinc contents above 30 mg/kg. The zinc contents of rice and cereal products, milk powder, poultry, pork, some aquatic food and eggs are also relatively high (>10 mg/kg), while vegetables and fruits have zinc contents significantly below 10 mg/kg. The daily zinc intake per person was determined by considering the zinc content of various food types and the dietary habits of specific demographic groups, resulting in 12.3 mg/day for the normal person, 11.2 mg/day for low-income individual, 12.3 mg/day for middle-income individual, 13.3 mg/day for high-income individual, 10.2 mg/day for older individual, 12.9 mg/day for factory worker, 11.5 mg/day for college student, and 8.4 mg/day for kindergarten child. The reference values of zinc intake recommended by the Chinese Nutrition Society were used to evaluate the zinc intake of Guangzhou residents, showing that the residents' zinc intake is generally sufficient and not necessary to use zinc supplementation. Income, age and occupation could have posed influence on dietary intake of zinc.

Sustainability in Aquaculture: A Note

Food production through aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. World aquaculture production is dominated by low-income food-deficit countries, which account for the majority of production. There is a great deal of expectation that aquaculture will contribute to the world's aquatic food production, and there is also hope that aquaculture will continue to grow in the future as a result of stagnant yields from many capture fisheries and increasing demand for fish and fishery products. In contrast, aquaculture is widely recognized as encompassing a wide range of different types of aquatic farming practices, such as seaweed farming, mollusk farming, crustacean farming, fish farming, and other aquatic species. Using different resource use patterns, there is a wide range of options for diversification, such as seaweed farming, mollusk farming, crustacean farming, and fish farming. Currently, aquaculture produces nearly a third of the world's edible fish supplies, and its contribution to marine food sources will only grow. As a sustainable alternative to catch fisheries, aquaculture has the potential to feed the world's rising population. Globally, aquaculture is the fastest-growing sector of the food industry, growing at a rate of more than 10% per year and accounting for more than 30% of all fish consumed. In regards to long-term sustainability, aquaculture faces the same issues as all other food production methods.

An Overview of Modern Biotechnological Tools in Aquatic Food Production – A Review

Abstract Aquatic food production system raises aquatic organisms including fish, shellfish and seaweeds for human consumption and associated value chains. Moreover, as the global human population continues to expand at a high rate and is expected to reach over 9 billion by 2030, developing a cost-efficient production method is a significant challenge in the future development of the aquatic food production industry to provide food and nutritional security with high-quality animal protein. Recent advancements in biotechnological tools and approaches provided a new toolset that can be used to design and optimize the existing processes such as food preservation, fermentation, packaging, quality control and setting proper guidelines to manufacture and process genetically modified fish. At the same time, with the refinement of technology, these are becoming easier applicable and transferable to several other aquatic species production systems. These trends have resulted in exploiting new and unconventional microbial systems with sophisticated properties, which render promising results in the production industry. Here, we highlight the recent advances in the newly emerging biotechnological technology in the production of fish and fish products and discuss the potential of these tools as a sustainable platform for centuries to come with a significant impact on the aquatic food production industry.

Advancements in edible films for aquatic product preservation and packaging

AbstractThis review focuses on the incorporation of various bioactive compounds into edible films/coatings, improving their properties using novel techniques, and discussing their applications in aquatic food products. Aquatic food products with a high nutritional value play an important role in the market. However, these products are susceptible to microbiological spoilage, chemical oxidation, and physical deterioration. Therefore, the use of functional edible films and coating layers for shelf life extension is a critical issue. In this review, marine‐based biopolymers, peptides, biodegradable polymers, and their conjugates as edible film/coating materials are summarised, and commonly applied methods are explained. Polysaccharide and/or protein films enriched with plant extracts, phenolic compounds, and essential oils (EOs) have also been presented. Recent studies have indicated that nanostructures, such as nanofibers, nanoparticles, and nanoemulsions, have gained interest for the nanoencapsulation of bioactive ingredients or antimicrobial agents in edible films to preserve freshness. Therefore, nanocomposite packaging film materials with improved moisture barriers have a strong impact on oxidation and microbial delay. The combination of various compounds or synergistic treatment of edible films with other nonthermal methods such as ozonation, high hydrostatic pressure, and irradiation, are recommended as alternative edible film modification methods. Finally, the enrichment of edible films with microorganism‐based additives, bacteriophages, and enzymes is discussed. This review reports that the integration of natural antioxidants, phenolic compounds, probiotics, and bacteriocins with antioxidant and antimicrobial activities in edible films and their packaging applications has the potential to prolong the shelf life of aquatic products.

One Pot Synthesis of Nanofiber-Coated Magnetic Composites as Magnetic Dispersive Solid-Phase Extraction Adsorbents for Rapid Determination of Tetracyclines in Aquatic Food Products.

A magnetic adsorbent based on a C-nanofiber (Fe3O4@C-NFs) nanocomposite was synthesized using a simple one-pot co-precipitation method. The characterized results showed that the obtained C-nanofiber-coated magnetic nanoparticles had many attractive features such as a large specific surface area and a highly interwoven and branched mesoporous structure, as well as distinguished magnetism. The nanocomposite was then used as an adsorbent in the magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) of four typical tetracyclines (oxytetracycline, tetracycline, chlortetracycline, and doxycycline) in aquatic products. The TCs in the extract were determined using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). Experimental variables of MSPE, including the sorbent amount, pH condition, adsorption and desorption time, and desorption solvent, were investigated and optimized systematically. The method validation indicated that the developed method showed good linearity (R2 > 0.995) in the range of 1.0-200 ng/mL. The average recoveries at the spiked levels ranged from 90.7% to 102.7% with intra-day and inter-day relative standard deviations (RSDs, n = 6) ranging from 3.72% to 8.17% and 4.20% to 9.69%, respectively. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) for the four kinds of TCs were 0.7 μg/kg and 2.0 μg/kg, respectively. Finally, MSPE based on C-nanofiber-coated magnetic nanoparticles was successfully applied to TC analysis in real aquatic products (grass carp, large yellow croaker, snakehead, mandarin fish, Penaeus vannamei, swimming crab, etc.). Compared with traditional extraction methods, the proposed method for TC analysis in aquatic products is more sensitive, effective, recyclable, and environmentally friendly.