6th Edition of
World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference
5th Edition of the
World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference
Event Book
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Scientific Program
About
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the 5th Edition of the World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference (WA 2025), held from June 9–11, 2025, in the beautiful city of Rome, Italy. This global gathering brought together leading scientists, aquaculture experts, fisheries professionals, marine biologists, seafood industry stakeholders, and policy makers to discuss the most recent advancements, innovations, and challenges in the fields of aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, and seafood production. The conference featured a rich scientific program, including keynote presentations, expert-led sessions, Oral discussions, and poster exhibits. Topics covered ranged from sustainable aquaculture practices and marine ecosystem preservation to emerging technologies in seafood processing and climate-resilient fisheries. WAC 2025 fostered meaningful discussions, cross-sector collaboration, and global networking opportunities, all contributing to the collective efforts toward a more sustainable and productive aquatic future.
We extend our deepest appreciation to all the speakers, delegates, and organizing Committe members whose dedication and participation made this edition a tremendous success.
Scientific Committee Members
Amrit Bart
University of Georgia, United States
Timothy C Visel
Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
Perry Raso
Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Joao Cotter
Aquaponics Iberia, Portugal
Amod Ashok Salgaonkar
A2S2 Enterprises, India
Virendra Goswami
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), IndiaSpeakers
Luxin Wang
University of California Davis, United States
Julia Dvorska
Borregaard, Germany
Violetta M Yurakhno
A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
T V Anna Mercy
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies, India
John Thomas
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India
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
Nitai Chandra Kundu
Centre for Environmental Management and Participatory Development, India
Murugan Shanthakumar
EcoDiversity Research Centre, India
Virgilio B Ratunil
Surigao del Norte State University, Philippines
Apinun Suvarnaraksha
Maejo University, Thailand
Ahmed Ghallab
Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, EgyptGallery
Reviews
Title : XRAqua: Bridging aquaponics and extended reality for an immersive learning experience
Joao Cotter, Aquaponics Iberia, Portugal
Title : Review of recent advances in replacing fish-based protein and oil with plant-based alternatives in aquafeeds
Amrit Bart, University of Georgia, United States
Title : Innovative aquaponics: Integrating fish farming and hydroponics for sustainable aquaculture solutions
Murugan Shanthakumar, EcoDiversity Research Centre, India
Title : Occurrence of Panulirus Ornatus, Panulirus Versicolor and Panulirus longipes longipes (Palinuridae) Pueruli in the waters of Surigao del sur, Philippines
Virgilio B Ratunil, Surigao del Norte State University, Philippines
Title : Growing up with climate change: From childhood curiosity to teaching future farmers of the sea
Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
Title : Development of a bioactive feed from marine source for treating bacterial infection in aquaculture
John Thomas, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India