6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
Genetics in Aquatic Animals
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.
Perry Raso
Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
J L Giovanna Hesley
CropKing, Inc. Curriculum Development, United States
Virendra Kumar Goswami
Indian Institute of Technology, India
Amit Das
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Mandeep Kaur
Panjab University, India
Pavarot Noranarttragoon
Department of Fisheries, Thailand
Eman Mostafa Abdelrahman
The American University in Cairo, EgyptSubmit your abstract Today
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 : Enhancing sustainable aquaculture performance using bacillus based biofloc inoculum
Khadem Hussain Saeedi, Kandahar University, Afghanistan
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