Antibiotic Resistance in Fish Farming Environments: A Global Concern

The occurrence and distribution of antibiotic resistance (AR) phenomena in areas designed for fish Farming has exponentially
increased in the last decades. AR bacteria have become a global concern due to the massive use or misuse of antibiotics to prevent possible diseases and overcome major production problems, as confirmed by several research reports.
This short note aims at drawing a synthesis of the AR occurrence in aquaculture field and of the possible causes for its
spread, suggesting the related legislative measures and the possible solutions to this emerging problem, which has been recognized as a research priority issue by the European Community.