S~SEAN LABTIANJIN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

AQUATIC CARBON · ECOLOGY · AQUACULTURE

Aquatic carbon.
Living systems.

We study how aquatic organisms shape carbon cycling—and how that knowledge can support more sustainable aquaculture.

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College of Fisheries
Tianjin Agricultural University, China
Researchers collecting sediment samples in a coastal bivalve habitat
From coastal habitats to aquaculture systems.FIELDWORK IN TIANJIN, CHINA

Carbon stocks. Greenhouse gas fluxes. Life-cycle footprints.

Different measures, connected questions.

01 / RESEARCH

From organisms
to carbon budgets.

Field observations, controlled experiments and environmental assessment help us understand where carbon is stored, how it moves and when it is released.

Coastal carbon & bivalve habitats
01

Coastal carbon & bivalve habitats

We investigate sediment carbon stocks and burial in oyster reefs and other bivalve habitats, with attention to tidal position, season and sediment properties.

Sediment cores · Carbon stocks · Coastal ecology

Low-carbon aquaculture
02

Low-carbon aquaculture

We combine life-cycle assessment with greenhouse gas research to identify emission sources and evaluate management options across aquaculture systems.

Life-cycle assessment · Field monitoring · Carbon budgets

Bivalve–algae interactions
03

Bivalve–algae interactions

We study how bivalves and microalgae influence carbon exchange and water quality, linking controlled experiments with integrated aquaculture.

Co-culture · Water quality · Experimental ecology

Physiology & environmental stress
04

Physiology & environmental stress

Our work examines how temperature, salinity, acidification and metal exposure affect marine organisms, alongside research on hybrid performance and resilience.

Ecotoxicology · Physiological responses · Bivalve biology

02 / HIGHLIGHTS

Questions in focus.

A closer look at recent work, from coastal sediments to experimental co-culture and farming-cycle emissions.

Oyster reef habitat in Tianjin
Tianjin oyster reef field study

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION · iCoMB 2026

What does an oyster reef store beneath the surface?

Our Tianjin case study examines sediment organic and inorganic carbon across tidal zones and seasons. Presented at iCoMB 2026, it connects habitat structure, sediment properties and carbon deposition.

Measured carbon stocks and burial are assessed separately from a complete net greenhouse gas balance.

iCoMB conference
Experimental system for studying bivalve and microalgae interactions

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH · 2024

Carbon dynamics in bivalve–microalgae co-culture

Controlled co-culture experiments examine the links between biological interactions, carbon dynamics and water quality.

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Field measurement of carbon dioxide exchange at an aquaculture pond

AQUACULTURE REPORTS · 2026

Looking across the whole farming cycle

A synthesis of shrimp-pond greenhouse gas emissions examines temporal variability across farming and non-farming periods, informing the design of more complete assessments.

Read the paper Photo: related pond CO₂ fieldwork by the team.

03 / RESEARCH TOOLS

From research to everyday decisions.

Tiannong Carbon Calculator

Explore aquaculture carbon footprints with our interactive tool. Enter production data, compare emission sources and reduction scenarios, and export a report with its methods and assumptions.

Chinese interface · Guided chat · Production-data calculations

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Estimates support research, teaching and management discussions. They are not verified carbon credits.

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04 / PUBLICATIONS

Research, shared.

Selected publications on aquatic carbon and sustainable aquaculture, followed by a wider bibliography spanning marine physiology, ecotoxicology and teaching.

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  1. Bowen Li, Chunxiu Chen, Xiaoqing Zhou, Huiru Liu, Zhixiong Zhou, Xiaoyu Wang, Jian Liang, Yongjun Guo, Shuang Liang. Temporal variability in greenhouse gas emissions from shrimp aquaculture ponds in China: A complete farming cycle assessment. Aquaculture Reports 46 (2026) 103356. DOI ↗
  2. Wei Guo, Jie Feng, Haiyan Wang, Zhen Zhang, Shuang Liang, Tao Zhang, Haolin Yu. Evaluating bio-carbon sequestration in Beibu Gulf marine ranching areas via EwE modelling and LMDI analysis. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 328 (2026) 109625. DOI ↗
  3. Mei-Jie Yang, Pu Shi, Peng-Peng Hu, Shuang Liang, Yan Zou, Zhi Hu, Cong Zhou, Fan-Yu Meng, Kai Xiao, Tao Zhang, Hao Song. Nutrient comparisons among the three varieties Mercenaria mercenaria with different shell colors. Aquaculture 611 (2026) 743000. DOI ↗
  4. Bowen Li, Chunxiu Chen, Xiaoqing Zhou, Huiru Liu, Zhixiong Zhou, Xiaoyu Wang, Jian Liang, Yongjun Guo, Shuang Liang. Effectiveness of Astaxanthin as a Feed Supplement to Improve Growth Performance and Feed Utilization in Aquaculture Animals: A Meta-Analysis. Antioxidants 14 (2025) 609. DOI ↗
  5. Haocheng Li, Xiaoqing Zhou, Li Gao, Jian Liang, Huiru Liu, Yongren Li, Limei Chen, Yongjun Guo, Shuang Liang. Carbon footprint assessment and reduction strategies for aquaculture: A review. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 56 (2025) e13117. DOI ↗
  6. YUAN WEI, Zhixiong Zhou, Huiru Liu, Shuang Liang, Yongren Li, Jian liang, Yongjun Guo. Study on the Physiological and Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms of Sinonovacula Rivularis in Response to Low-Salinity Stress. (2025) . DOI ↗
  7. Yue Zhang, Debin Zheng, Yongjun Guo, Shuang Liang, Biao Guo, Muhan Li. Ecological carrying capacity and carbon sequestration potential of Ruditapes philippinarum: a case study in Dashentang national marine ranch in TianJin Bohai Bay, China. Frontiers in Marine Science 12 (2025) 1640824. DOI ↗
  8. Jin Huang, Shuang Liang, Huiru Liu, Yongren Li, Xiaoyu Wang, Yongjun Guo, Jian Liang. Establishment of Axenic Cultures for Two Marine Microalgae and the Effects of Antibiotics on Their Growth. Water 17 (2025) 275. DOI ↗
  9. 梁爽, 陈春秀, 刘惠茹, 梁健, 蒋增杰, 郭永军. 渔业助力“碳中和”的路径与实践探索[J]. 《天津农学院学报》, 2025, 32(03): 24-28+33.
  10. 李博文, 梁爽, 周晓晴, 刘惠茹, 周志雄, 王晓宇, 梁健, 郭永军, 陈春秀. 滨海湿地CO2通量排放研究综述:产生机制与影响因素. 《水产研究》, 2025, 12(4): 220-227.
  11. 窦和胜, 郭永军, 李永仁, 刘惠茹, 梁爽, 梁健. 台风“杜苏芮”对天津独流减河河口区潮间带贝类群落结构的影响[J]. 《天津农学院学报》, 2025, 32(05): 39-46.
  12. 高佳敏, 鲁翠云, 孙志鹏, 刘天奇, 张渴新, 那荣滨, 梁爽, 郑先虎. 两种养殖水体对梭鲈肌肉营养成分和生理指标的影响[J]. 《水产科学》, 2025, 44(05): 806-813.
  13. 于金玉, 梁健, 梁爽, 王晓宇, 陈丽梅, 李永仁, 刘惠茹, 郭永军. 硬壳蛤MmDR2基因克隆及对溶藻弧菌的响应模式研究[J]. 《海洋科学》, 2025, 49(03): 51-63.
  14. 陈春秀, 李浩程, 李博文, 梁爽, 孔庆霞, 郭永军. 天津市渔光互补产业现状与碳减排分析[J]. 《天津农学院学报》, 2025, 32(03): 29-33.
  15. Shuang Liang, Haocheng Li, Jian Liang, Huiru Liu, Xiaoyu Wang, Limei Chen, Li Gao, Jianfei Qi, Yongjun Guo. Synergistic effects of bivalve and microalgae co-cultivation on carbon dynamics and water quality. Marine Environmental Research 201 (2024) 106672. DOI ↗
  16. Xiaoqing Zhou, Haocheng Li, Jian Liang, Huiru Liu, Xiaoyu Wang, Li Gao, Limei Chen, Yongren Li, Yongjun Guo, Shuang Liang. The role of marine bivalves in the oceanic carbon cycle: Physiological processes, carbon budgets and ecosystem perspectives. Regional Studies in Marine Science 78 (2024) 103815. DOI ↗
  17. Jian Liang, Bajun Shi, Yongren Li, Shuang Liang, Huiru Liu, Wei Dai, Yongjun guo. Induction of Larval Settlement and Metamorphosis of Mercenaria Mercenaria Using Excess Ca2+And Mg2+Alone or in Combination. (2024) . DOI ↗
  18. Limei Chen, Gengyin Huang, Shuang Liang, Jian Liang, Hefeng Wang, Huiru Liu, Xiaoyu Wang, Li Li, Yongjun Guo, Wenguang Liu. Comparative Physiological and Transcriptome Analyses Reveal the Responses to Ocean Acidification Challenge of Mactra veneriformis with Different Shell Colors. Fishes 9 (2024) 486. DOI ↗
  19. 邢辛冬，梁健，刘惠茹，王晓宇，王冬浩，李天宝，高丽，郭永军，梁爽. 镉和汞单独及联合胁迫对毛蚶心率的影响. 《水产研究》, 2024, 11(2): 157-165
  20. 邢辛冬，梁健，刘惠茹，王晓宇，王冬浩，李天宝，高丽，郭永军，梁爽. 镉和汞对毛蚶心脏组织的影响. 《水产研究》, 2024, 11(2): 71-78
  21. 孙学亮，王庆奎，梁爽，张丹，崔看利. “微时代”背景下水产类生态学实验教学课程改革探索 [J]. 科技风, 2024, (28): 128-130. DOI:10.19392/j.cnki.1671-7341.202428041 DOI ↗
  22. Shuang Liang, Chuigen Zeng, Jian Liang, Xuan Luo, Xiaolong Gao, Caihuan Ke, Yongren Li, Limei Chen, Huiru Liu, Yongjun Guo. Effects of eyestalk ablation on growth, feeding behavior, movement and circadian gene expression in Haliotis discus hannai. Aquaculture Reports 33 (2023) 101807. DOI ↗
  23. 梁爽, 梁健, 李永仁, 陈丽梅, 刘惠茹, 郭永军. 不同饲料对皱纹盘鲍肝胰腺转录组的影响研究. 饲料研究, 2023(20): 010
  24. 曾垂根，郭永军，梁健，李永仁，黄亚冬，梁爽. 眼点摘除对皱纹盘鲍和西盘鲍的摄食和生长的影响. 《天津农业科学》, 2023, 29(02): 86-90
  25. Jian Liang, Yuhang Liu, Feixia Zhu, Yongren Li, Shuang Liang, Yongjun Guo. Impact of ocean acidification on the physiology of digestive gland of razor clams Sinonovacula constricta. Frontiers in Marine Science 9 (2022) 1010350. DOI ↗
  26. 李方洲，黄亚冬，郭永军，梁爽. 不同饵料对皱纹盘鲍养殖效果的影响研究. 《饲料研究》, 2022, 45(7): 26-61
  27. 周佳峥，郭永军，全峰，梁健，李永仁，黄亚冬，梁爽. 不同水交换量下皱纹盘鲍转录组测序与分析.《海洋科学》, 2022, 46(12): 159-168
  28. 梁爽，张丹，王庆奎. 海洋生态学线上线下融合式教学改革探索[J]. 科教导刊-电子版（下旬）,2022(10):186-188.
  29. 王宇丹，兰德平，梁爽，李慕菡. 中国碳汇渔业发展现状与前景 [J]. 农业展望, 2022, 18 (06): 41-45
  30. 李飞，高欣东，刘洋，梁爽，顾鑫颖. 不同温度、盐度条件对三种小丑鱼仔鱼发育和变态的影响 [J]. 河北渔业, 2022, (06): 9-14+34
  31. 张丹，王庆奎，梁爽，孙学亮. 目标导向型《养殖水域生态学》课程教学改革初探[J]. 科教导刊-电子版（中旬）,2022(10):126-128
  32. 梁健，朱飞霞，刘宇航，李永仁，梁爽，刘慧茹，郭永军，黄亚冬. 海洋酸化对缢蛏鳃组织结构的影响 [J]. 经济动物学报, 2022, 26 (04): 299-303. DOI:10.13326/j.jea.2022.1780 DOI ↗
  33. 唐皇，戴伟，梁爽，梁健，郭永军，毕向东. 环黄海海水贝类养殖业的发展现状、瓶颈及对策建议 [J]. 天津农学院学报, 2022, 29 (03): 71-77. DOI:10.19640/j.cnki.jtau.2022.03.013 DOI ↗
  34. 石八军，郭永军，李永仁，梁健，梁爽，陈丽梅，马东怡，王瑞，张涛，张中华，黄亚冬. Ca2+、Mg2+对硬壳蛤幼虫附着、变态的影响 [J]. 经济动物学报, 2022, 26 (04): 293-298. DOI:10.13326/j.jea.2022.1770 DOI ↗
  35. Shuang Liang, Weiwei You, Xuan Luo, Jinwei Ke, Ying Su, Miaoqin Huang, Yongjun Guo, Caihuan Ke. Cardiac and respiratory metabolic analysis of low-temperature tolerance in two geographic genotypes of Haliotis diversicolor and the hybrid. Aquaculture Reports 21 (2021) 100869. DOI ↗
  36. Shuang Liang, Weiwei You, Xuan Luo, Jinwei Ke, Miaoqin Huang, Yongjun Guo, Caihuan Ke. Integrated Analysis of mRNA and miRNA Changes in Two Haliotis diversicolor Genotypes and Their Hybrid. Frontiers in Marine Science 8 (2021) 667636. DOI ↗
  37. Yongren Li, Baolu Zhang, Shuang Liang, Yongjun Guo. Meiotic Spindle Formation Following Inhibition of First Polar Body Formation in the Zhikong Scallop (Chlamys farreri Jones et Preston). Frontiers in Marine Science 8 (2021) 653000. DOI ↗
  38. 陈俊男，郭永军，梁健，李永仁，黄亚冬，梁爽. 不同养殖方式对皱纹盘鲍养殖效果及养殖水质的影响.《海洋科学》, 2020, 44(3): 104-112
  39. Shuang Liang, Xuan Luo, Weiwei You, Caihuan Ke. Hybridization improved bacteria resistance in abalone: Evidence from physiological and molecular responses. Fish & Shellfish Immunology 72 (2018) 679-689. DOI ↗
  40. Liu-yang Shi, Shuang Liang, Xuan Luo, Cai-huan Ke, Jing Zhao. Microbial community of Pacific abalone (Haliotis discus hannai) juveniles during a disease outbreak in South China. Aquaculture Research 48 (2017) 1080-1088. DOI ↗
  41. Shuang Liang, Xuan Luo, Weiwei You, Lianzhong Luo, Caihuan Ke. The role of hybridization in improving the immune response and thermal tolerance of abalone. Fish & Shellfish Immunology 39 (2014) 69-77. DOI ↗
  42. 梁爽, 骆轩, 游伟伟, 柯才焕. 温度骤变对皱纹盘鲍与西氏鲍及其杂交群体的热休克蛋白表达影响.《厦门大学学报(自然版)》, 2013, 52(5): 697-702

05 / PROJECTS & METHODS

Science that reaches the field.

Selected projects led by Shuang Liang connect fundamental questions with breeding, aquaculture and environmental assessment.

2024–2027

Breeding fast-growing, stress-tolerant hard clams

Tianjin Seed Industry Science and Technology Major Project

24ZXZYSN00010

2020–2022

Understanding disease-resistance heterosis in hybrid abalone

National Natural Science Foundation of China, Young Scientists Fund

31902369

2022–2024

Carbon budgets in bivalve–microalgae co-culture

Tianjin Municipal Education Commission Research Programme

2021KJ109

2023–2025

Low-carbon pond aquaculture with bivalves

Tianjin Agricultural Science and Technology Extension Project

23ZYCGSN00040

Tools for field and laboratory research

Our methods include sediment coring, water–air CO₂ measurements, organismal physiology and life-cycle modelling. Related inventions support sampling, cultivation and experimental observation.

Patents & technical contributions
  • Infrared heartbeat monitoring for evaluating disease resistance in abalone202210437690.1 · 2024
  • A sampler for intertidal bivalvesZL 2024 2 0608511.0 · 2024
  • A bottom-cleaning device for abalone culture tanksZL 2024 2 1239224.3 · 2025
  • A sediment corer for shell reefsZL 2024 2 0572693.0 · 2024
  • A portable air-assisted bivalve seeding deviceZL 2020 2 1908704.6 · 2021
  • An optical microscope with levelling adjustmentZL 2020 2 2707633.X · 2021
  • An electron microscope with port protectionZL 2020 2 2674279.5 · 2021
  • An easy-to-install microscope standZL 2020 2 2674274.2 · 2021
  • A microscope with auxiliary illuminationZL 2020 2 2674491.1 · 2021

Patent numbers identify granted inventions and utility models listed in the PI’s academic record; contributions include both lead and co-inventor roles.

06 / PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Shuang Liang 梁爽

PhD · Associate Professor · Master’s Supervisor

Director, Agricultural Carbon Neutrality R&D Center

College of Fisheries, Tianjin Agricultural University

Shuang Liang studies marine ecology and aquaculture, with a focus on carbon processes in bivalve habitats and farming systems. His work brings together organismal physiology, environmental measurements and life-cycle assessment.

  • 2013–2017

    PhD, Marine Biology · Xiamen University

  • 2015–2016

    Joint doctoral training · CSIRO, Australia

  • 2010–2013

    MSc, Marine Biotechnology · Xiamen University

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Shuang Liang at Xiamen University
Shuang Liang · Xiamen University

PEOPLE & COLLABORATION

Research is a shared effort.

Sean Lab works within Tianjin Agricultural University’s wider bivalve aquaculture and ecological research community. Faculty colleagues and student researchers contribute complementary expertise.

Members of the wider bivalve aquaculture and ecological research team at Tianjin Agricultural University
Bivalve aquaculture and ecological research team

Faculty collaborators

Yongjun Guo 郭永军

Research collaborator

Jian Liang 梁健

Research collaborator

Huiru Liu 刘惠茹

Research collaborator

Xiaoyu Wang 王晓宇

Research collaborator

Limei Chen 陈丽梅

Research collaborator

Yongren Li 李永仁

Research collaborator

Research & thesis contributors

Students and alumni who have contributed to the research programme.

Xiaoqing Zhou 周晓晴

Sediment carbon in bivalve habitats

Haocheng Li 李浩程

Aquaculture LCA & bivalve–algae co-culture

Bowen Li 李博文

Greenhouse gases from aquaculture ponds

Yuxin Ren 任雨新

Aquatic carbon research

Jiangtao Lu 卢江涛

Greenhouse gas exchange in rice–crab systems

Anran Song 宋安然

Life-cycle assessment of aquavoltaic systems

Teaching & mentoring

Marine Ecology · Seawater Chemistry · Scientific Writing · Fisheries Research

Connecting ecological concepts, field observation and scientific communication in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Book contribution: Abalone (Chapter 4, Section 14), in 海洋生物功能基因开发与利用, Science Press, 2016.

CONTACT & COLLABORATION

Let’s explore
what connects us.

We welcome conversations about aquatic carbon processes, comparative bivalve studies, integrated aquaculture and life-cycle assessment.

Shuang Liang · Sean Lab

College of Fisheries, Tianjin Agricultural University

22 Jinjing Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300384, China

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