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5th Edition of
World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference
June 09-11, 2025 | Rome, Italy
WAC 2025
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Ranjith Lal Samarathunga, Puttlam Distric Ornamental Fish Association, Sri Lanka
THE TYPE OF HIGH DENSITY FISH FARMING nutrition Fish in the systems are often fed high-quality commercial feed to ensure optimal nutrition and growth. Water recycling Incorporates recycling technologies to reduce water use and waste This helps maintain a stable enviro [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Khosrow Aeinjamshid, Iranian Shrimp Research Center, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Cold plasma is an innovative technology that enables the production of oxygen allotropes, such as reactive oxygen species, from fresh air at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. In the present study, the produced active oxygen allotropes were discharged into shrimp po [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Christabel Ewedji, Regional Maritime University, Ghana
Introduction – The fishing industry is inherently risky, and understanding the specific hazards and attitudes towards safety within this sector is crucial for developing effective strategies to improve the well-being of fishermen. Purpose – The study aims to invest [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Jueya Sandrine, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
As part of a larger research program on the diversity and role of the forest in maintaining the local ichthyofauna of the Congo Basin, a study focused on the diets of Mormyridae, a family of many fishes represented in the Boumba and Kadei rivers in eastern Cameroon. Indeed know t [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Michael Rosciszewski Dodgson, University of Gdansk, Poland
The European fisheries sector has long been a dynamic and adaptive cornerstone of coastal livelihoods. However, environmental changes and the evolving Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) pose significant challenges for the fishing community. This study examines the perspectives of Poli [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
V T K Dayarathna, Ocean University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Sea Cucumbers (Class Holothuroidea of the Phylum Echinodermata) are very important elements in the benthic marine ecosystem as they play unique role in maintaining the stability of the ecosystem. They possess several chemical characteristics which are important in medicine and ph [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Eftekher Ahmed Khan, Hope for the Poorest, Bangladesh
Aquaculture is breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants. Basically, it's farming in water. U.S. aquaculture is an environmentally responsible source of food and commercial products, helps to create healthier habitats, and is used to rebuild stocks [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Richard Banda, Fisheries Department, Malawi
Sustainable economic growth is a major pillar under Blue Economy despite that many artisanal fishers are not economic sustainable due to lack of capital to boost their fishing operations. Therefore, a study was conducted to assess impact of loan access on profitability and econom [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Alamrew Eyayu, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia
Demand for fish continued to grow worldwide while production from capture fisheries has decreased. In the Eastern African Region (EAR), the open-access nature of capture fisheries has resulted in illegal fishing. Within communities engaged in fishing, small-scale fisheries suppor [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title : Effects of locusts bean (Parkia biglobosa) effluent on the histology of Heteroclarias juveniles
Tope Jegede Oluwatosin Helen , Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria
The study investigated the histopathological effects of Parkia biglobosa effluent on Heteroclarias juveniles, shedding light on the potential ecological and physiological consequences of effluent discharges from locust bean processing facilities. Physiochemical parameters of the [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Mohammed M A, FCT College of Education, Nigeria
This study examined the role of latency period on the breeding indices of C. gariepinus using two type of synthetic hormones i.e ovaprim and ovatide. Twelve brood stock were sourced for this experiment from the federal department of fisheries farm, Kaduna, Kaduna State. The exper [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Santhiya Panchalingam, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India
The white spot syndrome virus (WSSV), a rapidly replicating and highly lethal pathogen that targets Penaeid shrimp, has emerged as one of the most widespread viruses globally due to its high virulence. With effective chemotherapeutics still unavailable, the pursuit of novel and v [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Kim Henri F Alonzo, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines
The taxonomic composition and diversity of microeukaryotic communities in aquatic ecosystems vary across time and space. Understanding this diversity, its variations, and the effects of natural and anthropogenic factors is crucial for assessing aquatic ecosystems and informing ma [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
In 2018-2023, we examined in East Sea of Vietnam total 1297 fish specimens for myxosporean infections, including 638 specimens of 7 fish species of the Mugilidae family and 659 specimens of 40 fish species belonging to 21 families. Four myxosporean species were described based on [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Ana Claudia Sanchez Ortiz, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Aquaculture supplies more than half of food production in the fishing sector, which is why it has become one of the most important practices for the food industry worldwide. The need to produce food under strict quality standards and reduce the impact on the environment, leads to [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Daniel Quintana Garcia, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
In recent years, the demand for aquatic foods has been growing rapidly, which demands more efficient fish-farming processes to maximize fish production. Along with this fact, sustainability is an important feature to be considered. Therefore, the improvements in the production pr [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Wajid Ali, Ocean University of China, China
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are small, potent molecules that serve as a crucial first line of defense across a wide range of organisms, including fish. In this study, we investigated the antimicrobial properties of a novel peptide, spanning residues 52 to 80 of the full-length [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Virgilio B Ratunil, Surigao del Norte State University, Philippines
Puerulus naturally settles in Surigao del Sur's water during the early months of the year. Its arrival was caused by an ocean current that carried them from Papua New Guinea to the Southern Philippines, where they settled as puerulus. Many fishermen rely on puerulus collectio [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Jaynos R Cortes, North Eastern Mindanao State University, Philippines
Serotonin is a critical neuromodulator that significantly influences the physiology of the Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), impacting key behaviors such as aggression, social dominance, and reproduction. Its dual role as a neurotransmitter and neurohormone enab [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Firew Admasu, Jimma University, Ethiopia
Probiotics play a vital role in enhancing immunity, combating pathogens, and reducing the impact of antibiotics in aquaculture. However, studies on optimal probiotic dosages remain limited. This study evaluated the effects of mixed probiotics on fish growth, water quality, and mi [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Obe Bernadine Wuraola, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
This study was aimed at evaluating the growth response of hybrid catfish (Heteroclarias) (?HeterobranchusbidorsalisX ?Clariasgariepinus) fed raw pumpkin (Cucurbitapepo) seed meal based diets at varying inclusion levels. Fingerlings of average weight 5.89g were stocked in 15 plast [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Edward Josephine Bolaji, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
Physicochemical properties play essential roles in the maintenance of healthy aquatic ecosystems. The need for water quality monitoring is paramount to safeguard the public health and also to protect the water resources in Nigeria from pollution and degradation. Hence, this study [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Adejoke Adewumi, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
This study examined the growth and some biochemical responses of the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus juveniles (mean weight 27.69 ±0.51g) fed diets with varying levels of fermented sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas Lam) peels (SPP) diet, for a period of 10 weeks, in the la [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Sukhanov V V, A.V. Zhirmunsky National Research Center of Marine Biology, Russian Federation
A model describing growth and death of ectothermic animals under unfavorable temperature and nutritional conditions of the external environment is proposed. The model is based on the balance equation of growth dW/dt=A-T, where W is the body weight, t is the time (age), A is the a [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Angkasa Putra, Pukyong National University, Korea, Republic of
Saline intrusion in rice fields often compels farmers to abandon these areas, rendering them unproductive and fallow. This study explores an innovative solution: integrating a rice-shrimp system in the brackish water environment. We aimed to evaluate the implementation of this sy [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Paulin Nyadjeu, Institute of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the University of Douala, Cameroon
An 84-day study was conducted to evaluate the growth performance, feed nutrient utilisation and retention, whole body composition, orgonosomatic indices and blood serum biochemical profile of juvenile Clarias gariepinus fed diets supplemented with garlic-ginger mixture. Four isop [....] » Read More
Title : The horizontal integration of a Shellfish farm in a broader business model
Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
The demand for Eastern oysters over the last two decades has increased year after year. This steady continuous growth has created opportunity not only for oyster farmers and other businesses immediately supporting the shellfish aquaculture industry, such as gear and transportatio [....] » Read More
Title : Role of artificial intelligence and remote sensing in remediation of aquatic pollution and development of Numerical Oceanic Climate Prediction Models (NOCPM)
Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India
This Study aims to apply Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing (AIRS) to study Aquatic toxicology, Air-Sea CO2 exchange, Ocean Energy, and correlate with Climate Variability to develop physicochemical and Spectroscopic methods, to control Aquatic pollution resulting due to t [....] » Read More
Title : Can we farm eelgrass as a high protein sustainable marine grain for aquaculture?
Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicted that aquaculture-raised seafood would surpass fish-natural stock catches in 2030 (Aquaculture News, Vol. 9, No. 3, January, 2001). The aquaculture industry did not need to wait until then. Aquaculture seaf [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of antibiotic application on microbiome present in Catfish gut and water
Luxin Wang, University of California Davis, United States
Terramycin (oxytetracycline) is an FDA-approved antibiotic commonly used to treat enteric septicemia in catfish caused by Edwardsiella ictalurid. Despite its widespread use, its impact on the gut microbiota of catfish as well as the water mcirobiome remains poorly understood. Thi [....] » Read More
Title : Smart sensors and real-time monitoring: Revolutionizing aquatic pollution management
Vidya Padmakumar, EcoDiversity Lab, Canada
The increasing prevalence of aquatic pollution poses significant threats to ecosystems and human health, necessitating innovative management strategies. Smart sensors and real-time monitoring systems, integrated through the Internet of Things (IoT), have emerged as transformative [....] » Read More
Title : Monitoring the interactions between offshore mussel farm activities, and the behaviour of the European lobster (Homarus gammarus)
Jake Liam Hebb, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
In 2022 England and Wales landed over 3000 tonnes of the European lobster (Homarus gammarus), providing an important protein source, and facilitating jobs. Previous studies have shown that the filter feeding of mussels can be detrimental to the development of juvenile lobsters, w [....] » Read More
Title : An Earth Observation (EO) service using AI for efficient monitoring, reporting and certification in the blue economy
Gopika Suresh, Marble Imaging AG, Germany
Our oceans are threatened and food security from ocean products through sustainable practices such as aquaculture is critical. Marble Imaging presents an Earth Observation (EO)-powered analytical solution that supports sustainable aquaculture certification by delivering crucial i [....] » Read More
Title : Spatial variability of temperature inside atoll lagoons assessed with Landsat-8 satellite imagery
Van Wynsberge Simon, Ifremer, French Polynesia
Sea Surface Temperature (SST) maps are necessary for managing marine resources in a climate change context, but are lacking for most of the 598 world's atolls. We assessed the feasibility of using the Landsat-8 (L8) satellite to infer SST maps for four French Polynesia atolls [....] » Read More
Title : Turkish salmon: Sustainable production in Turkish aquaculture and position in the global market
Utku Duran, Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program Caycuma Food and Agriculture Vocational School Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Turkey
In recent years, Turkish Salmon, one of the most prominent products in Turkey's aquaculture sector, has attracted attention with an export volume of 1 billion dollars. Individuals of rainbow trout weighing 1000 grams or more are called salmon in Turkey. However, labeling this [....] » Read More
Title : Influence of intensive trout production on the aquatic environment and sediments of Titicaca Lake in Peru
Marcelino J Aranibar, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano, Peru
Trout production in the Puno region has increased to around 35 thousand tons per year and is mainly carried out in Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world. However, approximately 10 thousand tons of solid waste from trout production have been generated in recent ye [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Yom River, Chaophraya River basin, Thailand
Apinun Suvarnaraksha, Maejo University, Thailand
This study delves into the integrated management of aquaculture and fisheries in the Yom River, Thailand. It is divided into four key components: Aquatic Resource Foundation: This section explores the biological diversity of fish species in the basin, including their distri [....] » Read More
Title : Teleconnection impacts of climatic variability on the global fishery: A study towards sustainable fisheries management
Ming An Lee, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Climatic variability significantly impact global fisheries by altering oceanographic conditions, potentially affecting fishing yields and species composition, and studying climate change's effects is crucial for understanding marine ecosystems, predicting disruptions, and inf [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of global climate change on apex pelagic predators of the world's oceans: Potential adaptation or tropicalization
Sandipan Mondal, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Examining the consequences of worldwide climate change on fisheries is essential as it directly impacts the well-being of marine ecosystems, the sustenance of millions of individuals, and the security of global food supplies. Thus, understanding these impacts is crucial for devel [....] » Read More
Title : Causes of discard observed in the industrial purse seine fishery targeting anchovy (Engraulis ringens), between the Arica y Parinacota and Antofagasta Regions in the Northern Chile
Maria Fernanda Jimenez Reyes, Instituto de Fomento Pesquero (IFOP), Chile
The industrial purse seine fishery targeting anchovy (Engraulis ringens), is a complex socio-economic and ecological system, because it is a resource used to be reduced into fishmeal and fish oil for feeding other animals that are used for food production, and in smaller quantiti [....] » Read More
Title : Assessing stock status and sustainable yield of sea catfish (Arius Maculatus) in Pakistan's coastal waters: Insights from CMSY and ASPIC models
Aidah Baloch, Ocean University of China, China
In fisheries science, stock assessment involves gathering and analyzing data on fish populations to estimate their abundance, growth rates, mortality rates and other vital parameters.The stock status of the commercial fish species Sea Catfish (Arius maculatus) in Pakistan was ass [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative aquaponics: Integrating fish farming and hydroponics for sustainable aquaculture solutions
Murugan Shanthakumar, EcoDiversity Research centre, India
Aquaponics is an innovative agricultural system that synergistically integrates aquaculture and hydroponics, creating a sustainable food production model that addresses pressing environmental challenges such as water scarcity, nutrient waste management, and food security. This st [....] » Read More
Title : Pilot scale cultivation of microalgae for aquaculture feed applications
Teo Chee Loong, Agri Season Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia
The cultivation of microalgae at a pilot scale for aquaculture feed presents a promising solution for sustainable and efficient feed production. This study explores the cultivation techniques, optimization of growth parameters, and harvesting methods of selected microalgae specie [....] » Read More
Title : Stock study of Bali sardinella fisheries at Pengambengan Nusantara fishing port, Bali
Iya Purnama Sari, Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic of Jembrana, Indonesia
Stock assessment is one of the efforts to see the impact and influence of fishing activities on fish stocks and populations. One of the fishery resources that has important economic value in Indonesia is Bali sardinella fisheries. The high production of Bali sardinella fisheries [....] » Read More