Aquatic biodiversity conservation focuses on protecting the diverse range of species that inhabit aquatic ecosystems, including marine and freshwater environments. This conservation is vital to maintaining ecosystem stability, supporting sustainable fisheries, and ensuring food security. Conservation efforts typically involve the protection of critical habitats like coral reefs, wetlands, and mangroves, which serve as breeding grounds for many aquatic species. Strategies include marine protected areas, responsible fishing practices, and restoration programs to reverse habitat degradation. By safeguarding aquatic biodiversity, we not only enhance the resilience of ecosystems but also support the global aquaculture industry by ensuring the availability of species essential for farming and fisheries.
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