Alligator farming in the state of Louisiana is the second-largest aquaculture industry and a highly valuable animal-production enterprises for the state. Extruded feeds are currently available to the alligator industry but there is limited informat...
The Journal of the World Aquaculture Society (JWAS) has undergone re-invigoration and improvement. This has been clearly reflected in the quality of papers and reviews published and their impact on the aquaculture industry and scientific research.
The World Aquaculture Society and Wiley are delighted to introduce Dr Ken Cain as the new Executive Editor for JWAS. Ken is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Idaho and teaches courses in Fish Health Management, Aquaculture, and ...
I have often thought that every editorial I write for World Aquaculture could be about the effects of climate change on aquaculture, given its importance as an existential threat to our future on this planet. I have restrained myself so as not to be ...
Young scientists are the most active force driving scientific advancement and technological innovation. Nonetheless, young scholars also face challenges such as heavy workloads, shortage of research-focused hours, high competition in grant applicatio...
We have updated our mobile app for the upcoming meeting in St Johns. Use this as a handy tool with all meeting abstracts, sessions, presenters and exhibitors in your hand. As the program changes keep refreshing the data so you are always up to date...
To use a quote from the famous explorer Jacques Cousteau in 1971: “We must plant the sea and herd its animals using the sea as farmers instead of hunters. That is what civilization is all about — farming replacing hunting.” Well, as it turns out, thi...
The abstracts of papers that will be presented at the St John's meeting are now available for viewing online.
“Nature’s recyclers” is an apt moniker for sea cucumbers, exotic marine creatures comprising a digestive tract – simply a hole at either end – housed in a fat squishy body with leathery skin. They are colorful creatures that breathe through their but...
When it comes to ocean health, marine pollution is a hot topic. Concern is growing among scientists and citizens alike about the pervasiveness of microplastics (small pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size) as well as the harmful impact of...
Greetings to everyone for the September WAS President column. The last three months have been a busy time for the World Aquaculture Society, with the increased number of in-person conferences. These conferences are the culmination of years of planning and a credit to all involved in the delivery of major events that facilitate sharing aquaculture knowledge.
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