Aquatic Resource Managers are professionals dedicated to the sustainable use, conservation, and management of freshwater and marine ecosystems. They oversee the responsible allocation and protection of aquatic resources such as water bodies, wetlands, fish stocks, and aquatic vegetation. Using ecological assessments, water quality data, and habitat monitoring tools, they develop management plans that balance environmental health with human needs—including fisheries, agriculture, recreation, and urban development. Their work is crucial for maintaining biodiversity, supporting ecosystem services, and mitigating the impacts of pollution, overuse, and climate change. These managers collaborate with policymakers, conservation organizations, indigenous communities, scientists, and industry stakeholders to ensure resource governance is inclusive and science-based. They also engage in habitat restoration projects, regulatory enforcement, environmental education, and stakeholder consultation processes.
By integrating ecological principles with policy and land-use planning, Aquatic Resource Managers help ensure long-term water security, healthy aquatic habitats, and sustainable livelihoods. They play a vital role in adapting management strategies to meet emerging challenges such as drought, invasive species, and rising water demand. Through holistic and adaptive approaches, these professionals safeguard the integrity of aquatic systems for both present and future generations. They also implement data-driven tools like GIS mapping and remote sensing to monitor resource changes and guide conservation efforts. Through cross-sector collaboration and community engagement, Aquatic Resource Managers promote resilient aquatic ecosystems that support both ecological and human well-being.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, 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 Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Title : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Title : Trends in fish value chain improvement in Rift Valley Lakes and Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia