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...
We are pleased to announce the exceptional news that the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society has become the 19th most quoted journal in the Fisheries Science category. Congratulations to editors Matthew Slater and Carole Engle, section e...
Prof. Donald V. Lightner, a towering figure in the research of infectious diseases in shrimp, passed away on May 5 in Tucson, Arizona. He will be missed by his family and friends, and colleagues from academia and industry alike worldwide. The world o...
World Aquaculture Society-Asian Pacific Chapter and Aquaculture Innovation Centre, Singapore will hold a free webinar on nutrition to be held June 24, 2021.
The special issue: Status of marine finfish species for domestic aquaculture application - guest edited by Martin Riche and Megan Davis - provides by far the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of the featured thirteen species’ development towar...
The status of U.S. marine finfish species for aquaculture is the focus of this special issue of the Journal of the World Aquaculture Society (JWAS). Based on a scoping workshop conducted at Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Inst...
Much has been written about Seaspiracy, the purported “documentary” about the worst environmental impacts of fisheries and aquaculture, since its release by Netflix in March. Highlighting the worst abuses of the oceans by fisheries and neglecting dec...
Dear aquaculture professionals around the world, many people have contacted me in the last couple of months asking about the format of our upcoming conferences. It is with great pleasure that I announce that, starting with Aquaculture America in San Antonio from 11-14 August, all our meetings will be in-person events. Although vaccination rates vary from country to country, the COVID-19 situation worldwide has improved considerably. Stay confident that all the required precautions will be taken in our meetings to ensure the safety of all participants by following all the indications and requirements of national and local health authorities. Please start making your travel plans. On behalf of the World Aquaculture Society Board of Directors and staff, I am looking forward to greeting you in person and meeting once again with longtime friends and colleagues. [more..]
