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5th Edition of the
World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference

Name: 5th Edition of World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference
Start: 2025-06-09
End: 2025-06-11
Location: NH Villa Carpegna

June 09-11, 2025 | Rome, Italy

NH Villa Carpegna
Via Pio IV, 6, 00165 Roma RM, Italy

Phone : +1 (702) 988-2320
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About WAC 2025 | Hybrid Event

Join us in the dynamic metropolis of Rome, Italy, from June 09-11, 2025 , for the prestigious 5th Edition of the World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference (WAC 2025). This landmark gathering will bring together leading researchers, industry trailblazers, and avid enthusiasts, creating a global forum for synergistic learning and knowledge dissemination. Embracing a central theme on “Innovative Practices in Aquaculture: Bridging Science and Industry”

WAC 2025 is set to be a pivotal convergence for pioneers exploring the frontiers of aquatic science, scholars investigating sustainable aquaculture methodologies, innovators spearheading advancements in emerging techniques, and devotees dedicated to marine biodiversity conservation.

Explore an expansive spectrum of topics at WAC 2025, encompassing aquaculture engineering, mariculture innovations, genetic insights into aquatic species, cutting-edge applications in aquaponics technology and many more. Engage in enlightening dialogues on integrated aquaculture systems, the ecological ramifications of aquatic contaminants, and the intricate socio-economic dynamics of aquatic resource conservation. Immerse yourself in sessions spotlighting oceanographic discoveries, physiological studies of fish, and transformative biotechnological breakthroughs in fisheries science.

Participants will partake in dynamic presentations unveiling groundbreaking research breakthroughs, pioneering formulations in fish nutrition, and pioneering strategies for managing aquatic conditions. Anticipate interactive workshops exploring multi-trophic aquaculture methodologies, the application of remote sensing technologies in monitoring aquatic ecosystems, and the pivotal role of microbiology in bolstering aquaculture health and sustainability.

We eagerly await your participation at WAC 2025, where collaborative synergy propels innovations and solutions for resilient aquatic ecosystems. Join us in Tokyo or virtually, as we navigate the future landscape of global aquaculture and fisheries together.

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Scientific Committee Members

Timothy C Visel

Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States

Amod Ashok Salgaonkar

A2S2 Enterprises, India

Perry Raso

Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States

Virendra Goswami

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India

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Speakers

Luxin Wang

University of California Davis, United States

Vidya Padmakumar

EcoDiversity Lab, Canada

Julia Dvorska

Borregaard, Germany

Rodrigo Diana Navarro

University of Brasilia, Brazil

Fernanda Keley Silva Pereira Navarro

Institute Federal of Brasilia, Brazil

Violetta M Yurakhno

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

Utku Duran

Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program Caycuma Food and Agriculture Vocational School Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Turkey

Muhammad Ar Rozzaaq Nugraha

National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan

Ming An Lee

National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan

Sefti Heza Dwinanti

National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan

Zisheng Wang

Yancheng Institute of Technology, China

Mukesh Bhendarkar

ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, India

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successful Past Conferences

WAC 2024 | June 24 -26, 2024

WAC 2023 | May 24 -25, 2023

WAC 2022 | May 18 -19, 2022

WAC 2021 | May 19 -20, 2021

Past Edition Highlights

239 Speakers Participated

62 Countries Involved

217 Universities/Institutes

Past Conference Information

4th Edition of World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference Report:

The 4th Edition of World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference (WAC 2024) got underway on June 24-26, 2024, with lectures by 8 keynote speakers on the topic of Real-time detection of free-swimming sea lice with high resolution optical sensor: Lionel Camus, Akvaplan.niva, Norway; The Danube Delta, a potential new submerged Atlantis under a Black Sea impact scenario due to global sea level rise, raises questions about the fate of regional fish species: Doru Banaduc, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania; Cloning and characterization of the LvCTL genes encoding C-type lectin from white-leg shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei): Nguyen Quang Linh, Hue University, Vietnam; Application of Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing (AIRS) to study the correlation of climate change with ocean energetics (OSIRIS) to develop ‘Numerical Ocean Cryosphere- Energetics Model’(NOCEM): Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India; Myxozoans simple but sophisticated parasites: Tamar Lotan, University of Haifa, Israel; Technical validation of biobased vs. fossil-based ropes for offshore longline mussel (mytilus galloprovincialis) production: Leire Arantzamendi, AZTI, Spain; Cultivating young minds for sustainable aquaculture careers: the impact of a five-shelf tower garden: J L Giovanna Hesley, CropKing, Inc. Curriculum Development, United States; Culture of the marine Florida pompano, trachinotus carolinus, in low salinity environments: A 20-year retrospective: Marty Riche, Florida Atlantic University, United States.

Renowned speakers, including university professors, scientists, researchers, and experts from non-governmental organizations, as well as students from various backgrounds, gave a series of speeches right after the keynote address. By their intelligent speeches, these well-known speakers elegantly expanded on the theme:

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WAC 2024 Organizing Committee:

Lionel Camus	Akvaplan.niva, Norway
Doru Banaduc	Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania
Nguyen Quang Linh	Hue University, Vietnam
Virendra Goswami	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India
Tamar Lotan	University of Haifa, Israel
Leire Arantzamendi	AZTI, Spain
J L Giovanna Hesley	CropKing, Inc. Curriculum Development, United States
Marty Riche	Florida Atlantic University, United States

The keynote forum featuring eminent scientists Lionel Camus, Akvaplan.niva, Norway; Doru Banaduc, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania; Nguyen Quang Linh, Hue University, Vietnam; Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India; Tamar Lotan, University of Haifa, Israel; Leire Arantzamendi, AZTI, Spain: J L Giovanna Hesley, CropKing, Inc. Curriculum Development, United States; Marty Riche, Florida Atlantic University, United States were the conference highlights. All of these speakers made valuable contributions in the form of highly informative presentations, which elevated the conference to a superior level.

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Magnus Group extends heartfelt appreciation to the organizing committee, keynote speakers, and session chairs for their diligent efforts in orchestrating and transcribing the sessions, contributing significantly to the success of this conference as a valuable endeavor.

Speakers of WAC 2024:

Amie Sarker	University of Dallas, United States
Alix Da Fonseca Ferreira	Universite du Littoral Cote d'Opale, France
Greg Smith	Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, Australia
Dean Giosio	University of Tasmania, Australia
Mukesh Bhendarkar	AZTI, Spain
Saad Zah	AquaPredict AS/Nord University, Norway
Tzanakis Manolis	University of Crete, Greece
Shifa Bahaddad	University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Meenakshisundaram Ganesan	CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, India
Yasmin Hamed Ali AL Alawi	Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Nondumiso Mfenyana	South African International Maritime Institute, South Africa
Srushti Sawant	Humpty Doo Barramundi, Australia
T V Anna Mercy	Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies, India
Subhas Das	The University of Burdwan, India
Rendani Luthada Raswiswi	University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Inoussa Compaore	Université Nazi BONI, Burkina Faso
Perry Raso	Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Daniel Russek	CEO & Founder, Atarraya Inc, United States
Alessio Alesci	University of Messina, Italy
Ana Claudia Sanchez Ortiz	Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Manjeet Kaur	Government College, India
Gopa Mitra	College of Basic Science and Humanities, India
Junngam Khiham	Wildlife Institute of India, India

Poster Presentation:

Joseph Christopher C Rayos	National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Philippines
Angkasa Putra	Pukyong National University, Korea

We are grateful to each and every one of the participants for their outstanding contributions to the event, which helped us complete it successfully.

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5th Edition of the World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference	June 09-11, 2025	Rome,Italy

3rd Edition of World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference Report:

3nd Edition of World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference (WAC 2023) held during May 24-25, 2023 was initiated and embarked with talks of 4 keynote speakers who discussed Valorization of marine co-products: From lipid extraction using green processes to nutraceutical and food applications: Linder Michel, Universite De Lorraine, France; When sustainable aquaculture comes to the rescue of environmental preservation: Concrete actions of marine ecological restoration on the French coasts (Mediterranean Sea: Sylvia Agostini, University of Corsica, France; Role of artificial intelligence and remote sensing to control aquatic pollution and toxicology through physicochemical and spectroscopic methods by using catalytic oxidants & develop Aquatic- Climate Prediction Models (ACPM): Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India; Can tilapia become the main fish animal protein to feed billions in global scenarios amid crisis: Trade perspectives): Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, A2S2 Enterprises, India.
Followed by a Keynote session, series of talks conveyed by individuals from the Oral Speakers from Universities, researchers, scientists, as well as specialists from Non-government associations, and understudies from assorted gatherings. The peerless people who promulgated the theme with their exquisite talks were:

WAC 2023 Organizing Committee:

Linder Michel	Universite De Lorraine, France
Sylvia Agostini	University of Corsica, France
Virendra Kumar Goswami	Indian institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India
Amod Ashok Salgaonkar	Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, A2S2 Enterprises, India

The highlights of the conference were the keynote forum by prominent scientists, Linder Michel, Universite De Lorraine, France; Sylvia Agostini, University of Corsica, Franc; Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India; Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, A2S2 Enterprises, India; gave their gainful contributions in the form of very informative presentations and made the conference a top notch one.

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Magnus Group is privileged to thank the Organizing Committee Members, Keynote speakers, Session chairs on transcribing the sessions, in a varied and variegate manner to make this conference a desirable artefact.

Speakers of WAC 2023:

Monea Kerr	The Nature Conservancy, United States
Papungkorn Sangsawad	Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Nguyen Quang Linh	Hue University, Vietnam
Kieu Thi Huyen	Hue University, Vietnam
Bumkeun Kim	Kyungpook National University, Korea, Republic of
Ho Thi Thu Hoai	Hue University, Vietnam
Hye Jin Jeon	Kyungpook National University, Korea, Republic of
Nguyen Ngoc Phuoc	Hue University, Vietnam
Claire Dell	The State University of New York, Korea, Republic of
Rosa Merino	HIPRA, Spain
T. V. Anna Mercy	Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Yutaka Kawakami	Kamihata Fish Ind. Ltd, Japan
Banikalyan Swain	University of Florida, United States
Isam Khalaila	Ben Gurion University, Israel
Heyde Francielle do Carmo França	On-Peixes, Brazil
Spirina Anastasia Alekseevna	Research Institute of Virology Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, Russian Federation, Russia
Oyvind Knutsen	Trondheim, Norway
Margarita Collazo Ortega	National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico
Shlok Nemani	Maritime Research Center, India
Medy Ompi	Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Indonesia
Juan Ignacio Villasante	Universidad de Chile, Chile
Sinare Yamba	Institute of Sciences and Technologies, Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso
Yassein Abdel-Maksoud Ahmed Osman	National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Egypt
Aksya Kumar Sarkar	Right Agro Care Limited, Bangladesh
Ndongo Ivan	University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
Luigi Piper	University of Salent, Italy
Gopa Mitra	College of Basic Science and Humanities, India

Poster Presentation:

Chatsirin Nakharuthai	Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Bui Thi Ha Dung	Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam
Ngo Thi Huong Giang	Hue University of Aquaculture and Forestry, Vietnam
Kim Cuc Nguyen	Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Vietnam
Pham Thi Hai Yen	Hue University, Vietnam
Tran Nguyen Ngoc	University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
Bumkeun Kim	Kyungpook National University, Korea, Republic of
Hye Jin Jeon	Kyungpook National University, Korea, Republic of
Jee Eun Han	Kyungpook National University, Korea, Republic of
Shixi Chen	Neijiang Normal University, China

We thank all the participants for their magnificent contribution towards the event which facilitated us for the successful accomplishment of this event.

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2nd Edition of World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference Report:

2nd Edition of World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference (WAC 2022) held during May 18-19, 2022 was initiated and embarked with talks of 5 keynote speakers who discussed Making the most of cottonseed protein: Tom Wedegaertner, Agricultural and Environmental Research, Cotton Incorporated, United States; Aquaculture challenges and opportunities in city-state Singapore: Diana Chan, Aquaculture Innovation Centre, Singapore; Novel information technologies for fish behavior recognition: Daoliang Li, China Agricultural University, China; Increasing importance of blue bonds / sustainable finance in seafood business: Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer from A2S2 Enterprises, India; Aquaponic text/workbook: J L Giovanna Hesley, Basis Tucson Primary, United States

Followed by a Keynote session, series of talks conveyed by individuals from the Oral Speakers from Universities, researchers, scientists, as well as specialists from Non-government associations, and understudies from assorted gatherings. The peerless people who promulgated the theme with their exquisite talks were:

WAC 2022 Organizing Committee:

Tom Wedegaertner	Agricultural and Environmental Research, Cotton Incorporated	United States
Diana Chan	Aquaculture Innovation Centre	Singapore
Daoliang Li	China Agricultural University	China
Amod Ashok Salgaonkar	Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer from A2S2 Enterprises	India
J L Giovanna Hesley	Basis Tucson Primary	United States

The highlights of the conference were the keynote forum by prominent scientists, Tom Wedegaertner, Agricultural and Environmental Research, Cotton Incorporated, USA, Diana Chan, Aquaculture Innovation Centre, Singapore; Daoliang Li, China Agricultural University, China; Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer from A2S2 Enterprises, India; J L Giovanna Hesley, BASIS Tucson Primary, Arizona, USA; gave their gainful contributions in the form of very informative presentations and made the conference a top notch one.

Magnus Group is privileged to thank the Organizing Committee Members, Keynote speakers, Session chairs on transcribing the sessions, in a varied and variegate manner to make this conference a desirable artefact.

Speakers of WAC 2022:

Corazon P Macachor	Cebu Technological University	Philippines
Priyanka Soni	University of Southern California	United States
Jerina Kolitari	Agricultural University of Tirana	Albania
Lauren Bailey	Rhodes University	South Africa
John Thomas	Vellore Institute of Technology	India
S. Nandini	National Autonomous University of Mexico	Mexico
S.S.S. Sarma	National Autonomous University of Mexico	Mexico
Samar S Seoud	Researcher at veterinary medicine, Mansoura University	Egypt
Simone Smith-Godfrey	CSIR Smart Mobility	South Africa
Jay D Tering	Mindanao State University at Naawan	Philippines
Abinawanto A	Universitas Indonesia	Indonesia
M A Motalib Hossain	University of Malaya	Malaysia
Diana Judith Lopez Peraza	Autonomous University of Sinaloa	Mexico
Thao Phuong Huynh Ngo	Biotechnology Centre of Ho Chi Minh city	Vietnam
Farooz Ahmad Bhat	Division of Fisheries Resource Management	India
Mohammad Khairul Alam Sobuj	Marine Fisheries and Technology Station	Bangladesh
Neelanjana Choudhury	CV Raman Global University	India
Ana Claudia Sanchez Ortiz	University of Guadalajara	Mexico
Edgar A. Lopez Landavery	National University of Santa,Nuevo Chimbote	Peru
Mustapha Hasnaoui	University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni-Mellal	Morocco
Hassen Allaya	University of Tunis-El Manar	Tunisia
Wen Miin Tian	National Sun Yet-sen University	Taiwan

Poster Presentation:

Marnelle B Sornito

Mindanao State University at Naawan

Philippines

We thank all the participants for their magnificent contribution towards the event which facilitated us for the successful accomplishment of this event.

World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference Report:

World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference (WAC 2021) held Online during May 19-20, 2021 with the theme “Sustainable Aquaculture: Challenges and Strategies” witnessed participants from all over the Globe. WAC 2021 opened with talks of 04 Keynote Speakers who discussed A new era of cottonseed protein utilization is about to begin: Tom Wedegaertner, Cotton Incorporated, USA; Replacement of fish oil by a high-DHA microbial oil in salmon diets: Effect on growth performance, lipid composition and gene expression: Christopher C Parrish, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Integrated aquaculture in the elementary school curriculum: J L Giovanna Hesley, BASIS Tucson Primary, Arizona, USA; Alternative seafood: Era of new potential segment: Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, International Seafood Professional, India.

Followed by Keynote Session, Oral Presentations were initiated which included Speakers from various Universities, Hospitals, Academia and Business who shared their recent research activities, Expertise, Current challenges , Solutions to Overcome and many more…. And here is the list of speakers along with their Presentation details

WAC 2021 Organizing Committee:

Tom Wedegaertner	Cotton Incorporated	USA
Christopher C Parrish	Memorial University of Newfoundland	Canada
J L Giovanna Hesley	BASIS Tucson Primary	USA
Amod Ashok Salgaonkar	International Seafood Professional	India

The highlights of the conference were the keynote forum by prominent scientists, Tom Wedegaertner, Cotton Incorporated, USA; Christopher C Parrish, Christopher C Parrish, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; J L Giovanna Hesley, BASIS Tucson Primary, Arizona, USA; Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, International Seafood Professional, India; gave their gainful contributions in the form of very informative presentations and made the conference a top notch one.

Speakers of WAC 2021:

Takahiko Aoki	Mie University	Japan
Wen-Miin Tian	National Sun Yet-sen University	Taiwan
Shilpi Saha	Ocean University of China	China
Abinawanto A,	Universitas Indonesia	Indonesia
Agnieszka Dąbrowska	University of Warsaw	Poland
Wazir S Lakra	CAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute	India
John Thomas	Vellore Institute of Technology	India
Samar Saad Mohamed Mohamed Seoud	Medicine Mansoura University	Egypt
Dickens P Mahwayo	GS Foundation	Malawi
Otieno K Oginga	Kenya Wetlands Biodiversity Research Team (KENWEB)	Kenya
Judith Georgette Makombu	University of Buea	Cameroon
Felaniaina M S LANTOVOLOLONA	Ministry of Agriculture	Madagascar

Poster presentations:

Gunawan Muhammad	Mie University	Japan
Simone Smith-Godfrey	CSIR Smart Mobility	South Africa

We thank all the participants for their magnificent contribution towards the event which facilitated us for the successful accomplishment of this event.