Stem cells are a class of undifferentiated cells, have the potential to reproduce themselves by mitotic cell division, generate progeny destined to differentiate into functional cell types, persist for a long time and its behavior is regulated by the micro environment. Aquaculture’s primary goal is to produce fresh and marine fish species in order to supply world’s protein needs. Because of global climate change, depletion of water bodies, antibiotics misuse, environmental pollutants, competition with agriculture and lack of fish meal and oil for use in fish feeds the production of aquaculture will not be sustainably in the future. These impacts can be avoided by using stem cell technologies such as; surrogate broodstock, endangered fish protection and production, fish meat production from stem cells, monosex fish production and gene transfer studies. This review aims to provide information regarding fish stem cells application technologies for sustainability of aquaculture. full text
