The Blue Economy: Seafood’s Role in Global Food Security highlights the immense potential of aquatic resources in addressing hunger and malnutrition worldwide. Fisheries and aquaculture contribute significantly to protein intake for billions, particularly in coastal and developing regions. As climate change and overfishing threaten marine ecosystems, sustainable seafood production becomes essential for maintaining long-term food security. Innovations in mariculture, responsible fishing practices, and ecosystem-based management are reshaping how seafood is harvested and distributed. Additionally, integrating small-scale fisheries into global supply chains can enhance economic stability for fishing communities while ensuring equitable access to nutritious seafood. Balancing conservation efforts with the growing demand for aquatic foods requires strategic policies and advancements in aquaculture technologies. By prioritizing sustainability, seafood production can continue to support livelihoods, protect marine biodiversity, and strengthen food systems, making it a cornerstone of the Blue Economy.
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