On October 15, 2025, the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) was honored with a prestigious award from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its significant role in sustainable aquatic food systems. The award was presented by FAO Director-Gener...
Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya, a renowned global seaweed professional from Africa and long-serving WAS member, passed away on 3rd August 2025. We in the African Chapter have known Dr. Msuya as a genuinely warm individual — a passionate advocate for susta...
From time to time when I’m not already upset about something else, I’ll go surfing online to peruse the latest criticisms of aquaculture. Almost invariably, the term “Industrial Aquaculture” is discussed in the same light as nuclear fallout or uncont...
In aquaculture, and agricultural production in general, knowledge is indeed power. As aquaculture continues to advance throughout the world, a constant question is how best to get knowledge to those producers, students and policy makers who most need...
The World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference (WA25 Uganda) took place from June 24 to June 27, 2025, at the Speke Resort in Munyonyo-Kampala, Uganda. Themed “Aquaculture on the Rise,” the event marked a significant resurgence of in-person gatherings ...
Each year, starting in 2023, the WAS African Chapter (WAS-AC) will recognize individuals, companies, and organizations that have made significant contributions to both the Chapter and the development of aquaculture in Africa. this recognition spans ...
Almost weekly, I am reminded of how well-intentioned ideas can have unforeseen negative consequences, and aquaculture seems to be particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon. This often occurs when an uninformed group of advocates manage to persuade a...
Through the work of the EU-funded TRUEFISH project, overseen by the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO), a successful bid was presented for the hosting of World Aquaculture Safari’25 at Speke Resort Munyonyo from 24 to 27 June 2025. This will...
The use of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) for multi-species culture is not new, but this study looks at the potential of rearing sea cucumbers and abalone together as a tool for bioremediation and a way to stimulate increased abalone gro...
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) represents a promising approach for continued development of sustainable aquaculture practices. In this review, the authors summarized innovative aquaculture techniques focusing on the synergistic relation...
If I’m being honest, writing this President’s column for the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Magazine isn’t my favorite task. That might surprise those of you who know me as someone who’s never been shy about sharing opinions on just about anything. Don’t get me wrong—I deeply appreciate the honor of authoring this column. Serving as your President of the World Aquaculture Society is a privilege I am incredibly proud of, and I still pinch myself when I think about being elected to this leadership position. But writing this column is challenging: imposter syndrome often creeps in, fueled by the fear of disappointing the membership that entrusted me with this role. Especially when I read the eloquent articles written by past WAS Presidents and I’m struck by how skillfully they address globally relevant industry issues and propose solutions to tackle them in this column. It’s a high bar to meet.
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