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6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
October 8-10, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Marine Finfish Aquaculture
Marine Finfish Aquaculture
Marine finfish aquaculture involves the farming of fish species that live in saltwater environments. Popular marine species include salmon, sea bass, and tuna. This sector of aquaculture has grown significantly to meet the rising demand for seafood. Marine finfish farming occurs in open-ocean pens or land-based systems that mimic ocean conditions. The key challenges in this industry include controlling diseases, managing water quality, and minimizing the environmental impact of waste products. Technological advancements, including closed-loop systems and improved feed, are enhancing sustainability and helping reduce the industry's carbon footprint. Innovations in genetic selection also contribute to more robust fish stocks.
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 : The paradox of an ocean nation: Why Fiji imports seafood despite its abundant marine resources
Hiroshi Taniguchi, Free Bird Institute, Fiji
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