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6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology

October 8-10, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan

Health and Welfare of Farmed Aquatic Species

Health and Welfare of Farmed Aquatic Species

As the aquaculture industry expands, new considerations emerge throughout the farmed seafood production cycle. Animal health and welfare is an important aspect of aquaculture, and it is heavily influenced by environmental factors as well as the fundamentals of the industry. Fish welfare is essential to all elements of fish management and has a significant impact on the health, survival, productivity, and quality of the final product. From the egg through the final harvest, every management practise we impose on our fish stocks will have an impact on the fish's wellbeing by causing stress or even harm. New technology has enabled breeders to have a better understanding of their livestock' health and, as a result, better care for them. Aquatic animal health measures are critical for ensuring the long-term viability of production systems. Veterinarians, aquatic animal health specialists, and other stakeholders are critical in ensuring that aquatic animals' health and welfare are not jeopardized, and that aquatic animal products are safe for human consumption and correctly certified to meet international trade regulations.

  • Water Quality
  • Stocking Density
  • Disease Control
  • Sensors
  • Monitoring
Committee Members
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Atul Kumar Jain

Atul Kumar Jain

Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Virendra Kumar Goswami

Virendra Kumar Goswami

Indian Institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - T V Anna Mercy

T V Anna Mercy

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
WAC 2026 Speakers
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Thomas Coates

Thomas Coates

Animal Research Initiative, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Adam Bell

Adam Bell

PISCIS-AQUA LLC, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Julita Gutkowska

Julita Gutkowska

National Marine Fisheries Research Institute (NMFRI), Poland
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Violetta M Yurakhno

Violetta M Yurakhno

A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS, Russian Federation

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