Genetics plays a pivotal role in the selective breeding of aquatic animals, aiming to improve growth rates, disease resistance, and adaptability to varying environmental conditions. By understanding the genetic makeup of fish species, breeders can select desirable traits that enhance productivity and resilience. Advanced techniques, such as genome editing and molecular markers, aid in identifying specific genes linked to these beneficial traits. Genetic research in aquaculture also supports conservation efforts by helping to maintain biodiversity and genetic diversity in wild populations. Ethical considerations are essential in this field, as genetic modifications must be managed carefully to avoid potential ecological and genetic repercussions. Overall, genetics offers immense potential to drive sustainable growth in the aquaculture sector.
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