Fisheries Stock Assessment Scientists are critical to the sustainable management of fish populations, as they provide the scientific foundation for understanding the status and dynamics of fish stocks. Using biological, ecological, and statistical data, they estimate population sizes, reproductive rates, mortality, and fishing pressure on commercially important species. These scientists develop and apply mathematical models to forecast stock trends, determine sustainable catch limits, and evaluate the impacts of fishing on marine ecosystems. Their assessments help inform regulatory decisions such as quotas, size limits, and seasonal closures.
They work closely with government agencies, fisheries managers, marine ecologists, and stakeholders to ensure that stock assessments reflect both scientific accuracy and practical realities in the field. Fisheries Stock Assessment Scientists also contribute to international collaborations and transboundary resource management, especially for highly migratory species. They regularly update models based on new data from surveys, landings, and tagging studies to ensure that advice remains current and adaptive. They play a vital role in balancing the economic value of fisheries with the need for conservation, ensuring long-term sustainability and food security. Through rigorous science and collaboration, these experts help maintain healthy fish populations and support responsible ocean stewardship across the globe. They also engage in capacity-building efforts, training local scientists and fisheries managers to strengthen regional assessment capabilities and promote data-driven decision-making.
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