We are in the final stages of setting up the program and still have room for some oral abstracts in the over 80 sessions on a wide range of aquaculture-related topics. If you have not done so, please submit your abstract online right away. If we have...
World Aquaculture Society proudly announce the launch of International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 (IYAFA 2022). The virtual event will be held on Friday 19 November 2021 at 13:00-15:00 CEST. Zoom link for registration is: https:...
In January, aquaculture equipment supplier Akva Group became a cybercrime victim, with a ransomware attack reportedly costing the company $6 million in the first quarter. Beyond acknowledging the attack and its impact, Akva declined to further commen...
Aquaculture was practiced in Egypt more than 4000 years ago. In recent years, the first aquaculture trials were carried out in 1934, while the first commercial fish farm was established in 1954. Since then, aquaculture in Egypt has been witnessing ou...
From February 9 to 12, 2020, we organized a special session at the Aquaculture of America meetings held at the Hawai'i Convention Center in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The session, entitled “Seaweed aquaculture – from historic trends to current i...
Extreme weather — floods, drought, hurricanes and cyclones — around the world has been in the news throughout the year. The risk consulting firm Aon has reported that the world has experienced 30 weather-related disasters, each causing more than $1 b...
Olive Flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus, is one of the most successfully cultured flatfish species worldwide. This marine species demands high levels of easily digested protein and current production methods still rely on large amounts of fishmeal or ...
After a detailed assessment of the current situation of the pandemic, the Organizing Committee of the World Aquaculture 2021- WA2021, #AquacultureNow has decided to reschedule the date of WA2021 for the second quarter of 2022.
Aquaculture will need to continue to grow to meet the growing needs of the global human population. All productive enterprises need the proper combination of inputs required for a successful business. These include natural resources such as land and ...
In the Caribbean Sea, queen conch farming is improving ocean health and supporting livelihoods. The iconic shellfish (Aliger gigas, formerly Strombus gigas), prized for its edible meat and glossy shell, is a vital part of the culture an...
After more than one year of cancelling or postponing our meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are back in business with in-person meetings! Aquaculture America 2021 took place in the beautiful city of San Antonio, Texas during 11-14 August 2021. The event venue was the Marriot River Center, which hosted around 1,000 participants. Although the meeting was not as big as a regular WAS conference, the comradery and willingness to support the aquaculture industry was present. Everyone that attended left with a smile on their face. I had the opportunity to sit during the USAS board meeting, currently our largest chapter, and can confirm that it is in great hands. We shared many opinions and agreed that there are still many opportunities to improve cooperation and communication between the chapter and the mother society. We concurred that we will keep moving forward towards a more diverse and inclusive society, that incorporates all points-of-view and encourages the participation of students and young aquaculturists. [more..]
