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6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
October 8-10, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Aquaculture Disease Resistance
Aquaculture Disease Resistance
Aquaculture disease resistance involves breeding or developing fish that are less susceptible to diseases, which is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of fish farms. Selective breeding programs focus on enhancing the immune response of fish, while innovations in genetics allow for the identification and development of disease-resistant strains. This reduces the need for antibiotics and chemicals, leading to more sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Disease-resistant fish help prevent major economic losses caused by infections and improve overall farm efficiency. Research into vaccine development and fish immunology continues to expand the options available for combating diseases in aquaculture.
Committee Members
Atul Kumar Jain
Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Virendra Kumar Goswami
Indian Institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India
T V Anna Mercy
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India WAC 2026 Speakers
Thomas Coates
Animal Research Initiative, United States
Adam Bell
PISCIS-AQUA LLC, United States
Julita Gutkowska
National Marine Fisheries Research Institute (NMFRI), Poland
Violetta M Yurakhno
A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS, Russian FederationSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The paradox of an ocean nation: Why Fiji imports seafood despite its abundant marine resources
Hiroshi Taniguchi, Free Bird Institute, Fiji
Title : Shifting horizons in global ornamental fish trade: Trends, transitions, and emerging market dynamics
Atul Kumar Jain, Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Title : Integrating art, science and rural development: The multifaceted role of aquarium keeping
T V Anna Mercy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Title : Haringhata fish: A concept of responsible farming with sensible marketing for better livelihood and sustainable development
Subhas Das, The University of Burdwan, India
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (microsporidia and myxosporea) of mullet fish-potential objects of mariculture in the Black and Azov Seas
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS, Russian Federation
Title : Earthworm vermicompost to enhance shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei growth and inhibit AHPND disease in an experimental culture
Gerardo Rodriguez Quiroz, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico