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6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
October 8-10, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Aquaculture Production Methods
Aquaculture Production Methods
Aquaculture production methods vary depending on the species being farmed, available resources, and the environmental conditions. Common methods include pond culture, cage culture, and tank-based systems like Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). Pond culture involves farming fish in large, shallow ponds, while cage culture uses floating enclosures in open water bodies like lakes and oceans. RAS offers a more controlled environment by recirculating water, allowing for higher stocking densities. These methods, when managed well, offer sustainable alternatives to wild fish capture, providing a growing supply of seafood while minimizing the environmental footprint of the industry.
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