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5th Edition of
World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference
June 09-11, 2025 | Rome, Italy
Smoltification in Aquaculture
Smoltification in Aquaculture
Smoltification is the process by which juvenile fish undergo physiological changes to adapt from freshwater to seawater environments. This process is critical for species like salmon, which transition between these habitats during their lifecycle. Smoltification involves adjustments in osmoregulation, hormone production, and behavioral patterns. In aquaculture, understanding and controlling this process is essential for maximizing survival and growth during the fish’s marine phase. By optimizing environmental factors such as salinity, temperature, and photoperiod, aquaculturists can time smoltification effectively, ensuring that fish are better prepared for the stresses of seawater environments and improving overall farm productivity.
Committee Members
Amod Ashok Salgaonkar
A2S2 Enterprises, India
J L Giovanna Hesley
CropKing, Inc. Curriculum Development, United States
Perry Raso
Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States WAC 2025 Speakers
Jaynos R Cortes
North Eastern Mindanao State University, Philippines
Vidya Padmakumar
EcoDiversity Lab, Canada
Utku Duran
Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program Caycuma Food and Agriculture Vocational School Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Turkey
Virgilio B Ratunil
Surigao del Norte State University, PhilippinesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The horizontal integration of a Shellfish farm in a broader business model
Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Title : Role of artificial intelligence and remote sensing in remediation of aquatic pollution and development of Numerical Oceanic Climate Prediction Models (NOCPM)
Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India
Title : Aquaculture education challenges: Integrating sustainable practices into schools
J L Giovanna Hesley, CropKing, Inc. Curriculum Development, United States
Title : Can we farm eelgrass as a high protein sustainable marine grain for aquaculture?
Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
Title : Impact of antibiotic application on microbiome present in Catfish gut and water
Luxin Wang, University of California Davis, United States
Title : Smart sensors and real-time monitoring: Revolutionizing aquatic pollution management
Vidya Padmakumar, EcoDiversity Lab, Canada