Aquaculture contributes significantly to the global economy by providing jobs, supporting livelihoods, and meeting the increasing demand for seafood. It creates employment opportunities in coastal and rural areas, including fish farming, processing, and distribution sectors. By generating local and international trade, aquaculture strengthens food security and offers economic resilience against overfishing. Innovations in aquaculture technology have also increased productivity, reducing costs and making seafood more accessible. The sector’s growth promotes income stability in developing regions and encourages sustainable fishing alternatives, making aquaculture a vital component of economic development and environmental sustainability worldwide.
Title : The horizontal integration of a Shellfish farm in a broader business model
Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Title : Role of artificial intelligence and remote sensing in remediation of aquatic pollution and development of Numerical Oceanic Climate Prediction Models (NOCPM)
Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India
Title : Aquaculture education challenges: Integrating sustainable practices into schools
J L Giovanna Hesley, CropKing, Inc. Curriculum Development, United States
Title : Can we farm eelgrass as a high protein sustainable marine grain for aquaculture?
Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
Title : Impact of antibiotic application on microbiome present in Catfish gut and water
Luxin Wang, University of California Davis, United States
Title : Smart sensors and real-time monitoring: Revolutionizing aquatic pollution management
Vidya Padmakumar, EcoDiversity Lab, Canada