Marine Aquaculture Specialists play a vital role in advancing sustainable seafood production through the farming of marine species such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed. These professionals are involved in every stage of the aquaculture process—from broodstock selection and hatchery management to grow-out operations and harvest. Their work emphasizes optimizing water quality, feed efficiency, and disease prevention to ensure healthy stock and maximize yield. Using advanced technologies such as recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), automated feeding systems, and genetic selection, they enhance both productivity and environmental stewardship.
These specialists collaborate with marine ecologists, environmental regulators, and industry stakeholders to assess and mitigate ecological impacts. Their insights help guide site selection to reduce habitat disruption and ensure compliance with environmental standards. By integrating science-based management with sustainable practices, they contribute to reducing pressure on wild fish stocks and supporting coastal economies. Many are also engaged in research and innovation, exploring new species for cultivation, improving aquafeeds, and promoting integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) systems that mimic natural ecosystems. Through education, policy advocacy, and international partnerships, they help shape the future of responsible marine food production in an era of increasing global seafood demand. Through their multidisciplinary efforts, Marine Aquaculture Specialists are key to ensuring long-term food security and ocean health.
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