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6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
October 8-10, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Global Seaweed Production and Trade
Global Seaweed Production and Trade
Global seaweed production and trade have witnessed significant growth, driven by demand in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Seaweed farming is highly productive and environmentally beneficial, as it absorbs carbon dioxide and provides habitats for marine life. Major producers like China, Indonesia, and South Korea lead in the cultivation of popular seaweeds such as nori, kelp, and carrageenan-producing varieties. Trade has expanded due to increased interest in plant-based products and sustainable resources. However, challenges in sustainability and ecosystem management call for responsible practices to ensure that seaweed farming remains beneficial for both local economies and the environment.
Committee Members
Atul Kumar Jain
Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Virendra Kumar Goswami
Indian Institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India
T V Anna Mercy
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India WAC 2026 Speakers
Thomas Coates
Animal Research Initiative, United States
Adam Bell
PISCIS-AQUA LLC, United States
Julita Gutkowska
National Marine Fisheries Research Institute (NMFRI), Poland
Violetta M Yurakhno
A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS, Russian FederationSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Shifting horizons in global ornamental fish trade: Trends, transitions, and emerging market dynamics
Atul Kumar Jain, Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Title : Integrating art, science and rural development: The multifaceted role of aquarium keeping
T V Anna Mercy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Title : Haringhata fish: A concept of responsible farming with sensible marketing for better livelihood and sustainable development
Subhas Das, The University of Burdwan, 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 RAS, Russian Federation
Title : Earthworm vermicompost to enhance shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei growth and inhibit AHPND disease in an experimental culture
Gerardo Rodriguez Quiroz, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study air-sea CO? exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘aquatic pollution remediation technologies’ (PART)
Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India