Fisheries Technology Innovators are at the forefront of transforming fisheries through cutting-edge tools and smart solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and traceability. These professionals design and implement advanced technologies such as GPS-enabled tracking systems, electronic monitoring, AI-powered stock assessment tools, and smart fishing gear to optimize harvesting and reduce bycatch. Their innovations help fishers operate more responsibly while complying with environmental regulations and improving catch accuracy and safety at sea.
They work closely with scientists, engineers, fishers, and policymakers to align technological advancements with ecological and economic goals. From developing automated data collection platforms to integrating blockchain for supply chain transparency, Fisheries Technology Innovators are helping reshape the way fisheries are managed. They also focus on scaling innovations to small-scale and artisanal fisheries, ensuring broader access to smart tools that can support sustainable practices. By driving digital transformation and eco-friendly solutions, these experts are crucial to the future of efficient, ethical, and resilient fishing industries. They also contribute to the development of energy-efficient vessel systems and eco-friendly materials that minimize the environmental footprint of fishing operations. Many innovators lead pilot programs that test emerging technologies in real-world fishing environments before scaling them globally. Their work often involves cross-sector collaboration, combining marine science, data analytics, and engineering expertise. In addition, they provide training and technical support to help fishers adopt new tools effectively.
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 : New approaches to assessing and managing the multispecies fishery in the Gulf of Thailand
Pavarot Noranarttragoon, Department of Fisheries, Thailand
Title : Integrating art, science and rural development: The multifaced role of aquarium keeping
T V Anna Mercy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Title : Seaweed aquaculture policy gap analyses in Indonesia, Kenya, and Tanzania
Megan Considine, The Nature Conservancy, Puerto Rico
Title : Utilizing art to enhance learning STEM subjects required for aquaculture
J L Giovanna Hesley, Education Emerita, CropKing Inc., United States