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6th Edition of
World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference

June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Hotel Alimara
Carrer de Berruguete, 126,
Horta-Guinardó, 08035 Barcelona, Spain

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About WAC 2026 | Hybrid Event

Begin a new chapter in aquaculture excellence at the “6th Edition of World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference (WAC 2026)”, set for June 25–27, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain and Online. Designed as a hybrid experience, WAC 2026 unites the best of in-person engagement with the reach of digital participation, welcoming voices from every corner of the global aquaculture and fisheries community.

Guided by the theme “Aquaculture Horizons: Integrating Science, Sustainability, and Global Collaboration”, the event offers an immersive platform for cross-disciplinary learning and exploration. It is tailored for professionals spanning marine biology, fisheries science, environmental policy, aquatech innovation, and beyond. WAC 2026 fosters a unique environment for cultivating solutions that support ecological health, sustainable aquaculture, and secure food systems.

From cutting-edge methodologies to policy-driven strategies, the conference encompasses a broad range of themes relevant to today’s aquatic landscape. WAC 2026 encourages attendees to share evidence-based practices, present critical findings, and engage in discourse that propels the industry forward.

Attendees will engage with thought-provoking sessions, hands-on workshops, and global networking opportunities—all designed to deepen understanding and accelerate collaboration. Whether you're joining us in Barcelona or connecting online, your presence adds value to a community striving for innovation and resilience in the aquatic sector.

We are excited to welcome you to WAC 2026—where science, sustainability, and shared purpose converge.

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successful Past Conferences

WAC 2025 | June 09 -11, 2025

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

322 Speakers Participated

69 Countries Involved

288 Universities/Institutes

Past Conference Information

5th Edition of World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference Report:

The 5th Edition of the World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference (WAC 2025) commenced from June 09-11, 2025, featuring insightful lectures by 11 keynote speakers on the topic of Review of recent advances in replacing fish-based protein and oil with plant-based alternatives in aquafeeds: Amrit Bart, University of Georgia, United States; Growing up with climate change: From childhood curiosity to teaching future farmers of the sea: Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States; The horizontal integration of a Shellfish farm in a broader business model: Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States; Occurrence of Panulirus ornatus, Panulirus versicolor and Panulirus longipes longipes (Palinuridae) Pueruli in the coastal waters of Surigao del Sur, Philippines: Virgilio B Ratunil, Surigao del Norte State University, Phillipines; Small Indigenous Fresh water Fishes (SIFFs) of the Western Ghats of India- a rich source of nutrition: T.V. Anna Mercy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies, India; Knowing the status of fisheries cooperatives basis 2025 as “international year of cooperatives”: Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, A2S2 enterprises, India; 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 Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India; XRAqua: Bridging aquaponics and extended reality for an immersive learning experience: João Cotter, Aquaponics Iberia, Portugal; Innovative aquaponics: Integrating fish farming and hydroponics for sustainable aquaculture Solutions: Murugan Shanthakumar, EcoDiversity Research Centre, India; Development of a bioactive feed from marine source for treating bacterial infection in aquaculture: John Thomas, Centre for Nanobiotechnology, India; Choline-exposed Indian major carps and air-breathing fishes reflect successful maturation of gonads reared in a semi-intensive pisciculture system: A histotechnological and ultrastructural introspection: Subhas Das, University of Burdwan, India.

Renowned speakers from diverse backgrounds took the stage following the keynote address. The lineup included university professors, scientists, researchers, NGO experts, and students. Each speaker delivered an insightful and thought-provoking presentation. Their contributions elegantly expanded on the conference theme: "Innovative Practices in Aquaculture: Bridging Science and Industry."

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WAC 2025 Organizing Committee:

Amrit Bart	University of Georgia	United States
Timothy C Visel	Retired Aquaculture Educator	United States
Virgilio B. Ratunil	Surigao del Norte State University	Philippines
T.V. Anna Mercy	Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies	India
Amod Ashok Salgaonkar	A2S2 enterprises	India
Virendra Kumar Goswami	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)	India
Perry Raso	Matunuck Oyster Farm	United States
Joao Cotter	Aquaponics Iberia	Portugal
Murugan Shanthakumar	EcoDiversity Research centre	India
John Thomas	Centre for Nanobiotechnology	India
Subhas Das	University of Burdwan	India

The keynote forum, showcasing eminent scientists, Amrit Bart, University of Georgia, United States; Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States; Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States; Virgilio B Ratunil, Surigao del Norte State University, Phillipines; T.V. Anna Mercy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies, India; Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, A2S2 enterprises, India: Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India; João Cotter, Aquaponics Iberia, Portugal, Murugan Shanthakumar, EcoDiversity Research Centre, India; John Thomas, Centre for Nanobiotechnology, India; Subhas Das, University of Burdwan, India, were among the key highlights of the conference. Each of these speakers contributed significantly through highly informative presentations, enriching the event and elevating it to a remarkable level.

Magnus Group warmly expresses gratitude to the organizing team, distinguished keynote presenters, and session moderators for their committed work in managing and recording the sessions, which greatly contributed to the success and significance of this conference.

Speakers of WAC 2025:

Timothy C Visel	Retired Aquaculture Educator	United States
Julia Dvorska	Borregaard	Germany
Gopika Suresh	Marble Imaging AG	Germany
Utku Duran	Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University	Turkey
Marcelino Jorge Aranibar Aranibar	Universidad Nacional del Altiplano	Peru
Van Wynsberge Simon	IFREMER, IRD, ILM, UPF	French Polynesia
Michael Rosciszewski-Dodgson	Univercity of Gdańsk	Poland
Jafrin Farha Hussain	Nanda Nath Saikia College	India
Gandhi Napitupulu	Hiroshima University	Indonesia
Muhammad Ar Rozzaaq Nugraha	National Taiwan Ocean University	Taiwan
Lee Van Cleff M. Labsan	North Eastern Mindanao State University	Philippines
Jaynos R. Cortes	North Eastern Mindanao State University	Philippines
Hashio Fuyuko	Tsukui Co., Ltd	Japan
Mona Ibrahim Mohamed Almahy	Red Sea Fisheries Research Station	Sudan
Nitai Chandra Kundu	Centre for Environmental Management and Participatory Development	India
Shridhar Prabhuraman	Maritime Research Center	India
Violetta M. Yurakhno	A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences	Russian Federation
Soha Sameeh Hasanein Abdelrahman	National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)	Egypt
Javier Garcia de Souza	ILPLA Instituto de Limnología Dr. Raúl a. Ringuelet UNLP/CONICET	Argentina
Maria Fernanda Jimenez Reyes	Instituto de Fomento Pesquero (IFOP)	Chile
Rendani Luthada-Raswiswi	University of KwaZulu Natal	South Africa
Ana Claudia Sanchez Ortiz	Universidad de Guadalajara	Mexico
Manjeet Kaur	Govt. College Safidon	India
Aisyah	Center for Marine and Fisheries Education	Indonesia
Indah Susilowati	Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP)	Indonesia
Koshal Kumar	H.N.B Garhwal University	India
Ragia Moussa Moussa	National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries	Egypt
Md. Sherazul Islam	Jashore University of Science and Technology	Bangladesh
Sandhya Leeda D’Souza	NA	India
Apinun Suvarnaraksha	Maejo University	Thailand
Suleiman Uba Muhammad	King Abdulaziz University	Saudi Arabia
Paulin Nyadjeu	Institute of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the University of Douala	Cameroon
Solomon Melaku Birhanu	Debre Berhan University	Ethiopia
Firew Admasu	Jimma University	Ethiopia
Ahmed Ghallab	Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency	Egypt
Lamjed Mansou	University Tunis El Manar	Tunisia

Poster Presentations:

Kim Henri F. Alonzo	University of the Philippines Diliman	Philippines
Luxin Wang	University of California Davis	United States
Angkasa Putra	Pukyong National University	Korea, Republic Of

We sincerely thank all participants for their valuable contributions, which played a vital role in the successful completion of the event.

Upcoming Aquaculture Conferences:
Conference Name: 6th Edition of the World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference
Dates: June 25-27, 2026
Venue: Barcelona, Spain

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6th Edition of World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference	June 25-27, 2026	Barcelona, Spain

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 Presentations:

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

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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
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
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.