Aquatic habitat mapping plays a vital role in sustainable management practices for both wild fisheries and aquaculture operations. Using technologies like GIS (Geographic Information Systems), sonar, and remote sensing, researchers can create detailed maps of underwater environments, identifying key habitats for fish, shellfish, and other aquatic organisms. These maps help assess habitat quality, monitor biodiversity, and ensure the protection of ecologically sensitive areas. In aquaculture, habitat mapping helps locate optimal farming sites, minimizing ecological impacts and improving production efficiency. By mapping aquatic habitats, both conservationists and industry stakeholders can make informed decisions, ensuring the preservation of vital ecosystems and promoting sustainable practices in aquatic resource management.
Title : The paradox of an ocean nation: Why Fiji imports seafood despite its abundant marine resources
Hiroshi Taniguchi, Free Bird Institute, Fiji
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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