Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, A2S2 Enterprises, India
Artificial Intelligence or in short AI is playing a magnificent role across many industries in the world including fisheries and aquaculture. The technology has made it easy to see the operations & make the monitoring accurately in large commercial aquaculture and fisheries s [....] » Read More
Title : 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
Ms. Hesley will discuss the captivating world of aquaculture and sustainable food systems through the innovative five-shelf tower garden. This interactive educational tool introduces young minds to the principles of aquaponics, blending fish farming with hydroponics in a closed-l [....] » Read More
Title : 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
By making use of Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing (AIRS), the present study aims to understand Ocean Energetics by studying the morphological and dynamical properties of Oceans at Sea-Surface(SS), Sub-Sea-Surface(SSS), and Deep-Sea Surface(DSS) levels e.g., Sea Surface [....] » Read More
Title : Cloning and characterization of the LvCTL genes encoding C-type lectin from white-leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Nguyen Quang Linh, Hue University, Vietnam
Lectins are carbohydrate-binding protein domains. The C-type designates a requirement and aquaculture for binding. Proteins contain C-type lectin domains with diverse functions, including cell-cell adhesion, immune response to pathogens, and apoptosis. This study aimed to investi [....] » Read More
Title : 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
The Danube Delta is one of Earth’s biodiversity hotspots and includes many endemic, rare, and important species of both major conservation and economic value. This unique complex of ecosystems also plays a key role for Danube River and Black Sea fish fauna through its role [....] » Read More
Title : Mitigating challenges facing a growing industry: A review of current techniques and trials to improve growth, survival and public acceptance of the shellfish aquaculture industry in New England, USA
Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Increasing demand for sustainable seafood with a plateauing supply available from wild stocks has created a widening gap between supply and demand. Shellfish aquaculture has tremendous potential to help fill that gap by producing nutritious seafood while providing ecosystem servi [....] » Read More
Title : Practical observations in refrigeration for aquaculture chiller and heat pump systems using carbon dioxide as a refrigerant in place of refrigerants with higher global warming potential
Philip Nickerson, Aqua Production Systems, Canada
Refrigeration to heat or cool water for land-based aquaculture often accounts for a significant portion of the capital expense, and the electrical energy operating expense. In recent years, refrigeration has also been flagged as a significant portion of the environmental footprin [....] » Read More
Title : 'Welcome to the hotel microbialifornia' - A six months spatial and temporal study of sea bass aquaculture tank bacterial communities
Alix Da Fonseca Ferreira, Universite du Littoral Cote d'Opale, France
Within the realm of seafood production, aquaculture is a pivotal domain, where the intricate dynamics of microbial communities bear significant ramifications for fish health and production efficiency. In aquaculture, particularly in the context of sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) [....] » Read More
Title : Spiny Lobster aquaculture – from aspiration to production
Greg Smith, University of Tasmania, Australia
There are several high value marine species that until recently have only been available for harvest as a fishery product. A growing world middle-class is driving increased demand for premium seafood products. To meet market demand an integrated multidisciplinary approach is requ [....] » Read More
Title : Development of a computer vision-based device for continuous larval monitoring in commercial-scale crustacean aquaculture
Dean Giosio, University of Tasmania, Australia
This study presents the development of a novel computer vision-based device for larval monitoring in large-scale crustacean aquaculture. The device utilizes computer vision algorithms to identify and count larvae within a grow-out tank, providing continuous and real-time data for [....] » Read More
Title : Real time detection of free-swimming sea lice with high resolution optical sensor
Lionel Camus, Akvaplan.niva, Norway
Since 1980, the production of Norwegian farmed salmon has increased from ca. 4,000 tonnes to ca. 1.2 million tonnes. This means that the industry produces on average about 14 million salmon meals every day, throughout the year. Norway experienced an exceptional growth in salmon [....] » Read More
Title : It’s in the blood: Examination of point-of-care blood testing systems for rapid analysis of biomarker profile in Atlantic salmon (salmo salar)
Saad Zah, AquaPredict AS/Nord University, Norway
Objectives: To examine the performance of two readily available and affordable blood testing systems, Seamaty SMT-120VP and Mnchip Pointcare V2/V3, in analyzing blood-based biomarkers in Atlantic salmon and to determine the performance of whole blood versus plasma analysis. Me [....] » Read More
Title : Bacillus species as direct-fed microbial antibiotic alternatives for aquaculture development and sustainability
Shifa Abubaker Bahaddad, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Aquaculture is a rapidly expanding farming industry owing to the augmenting demand for food and the notable shortage in natural fish stocks. The aquaculture sector is providing more than 50% of the world’s fish and seafood needs for the continuously growing human population [....] » Read More
Title : “Take only photos, leave only bubbles”. Transformation of environmental ethics and scuba diving practices in Greece
Tzanakis Manolis, University of Crete, Greece
This presentation provides a historical-sociological analysis of the practices of recreational scuba diving and its relationship with fishing. Beginning with a national case study, Greece, the presentation analyzes the gradually evolving global institutional regulations of this f [....] » Read More
Title : Continuous illumination accelerates the metamorphosis of the late larval stage of snubnose pompano Trachinotus blochii Lacepede 1801
Marlon S Alejos, University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines
Snubnose pompano Trachinotus blochii is receptive to applying an artificial light system and extended day length (photoperiod). This study investigated the influence of continuous illumination at different light intensities on feeding, morphology, growth, and survival of late-sta [....] » Read More
Title : Socio-demographic analysis of milkfish farming in Binmaley, Pangasinan: Challenges, stakeholder roles, and policy recommendations
Jennie B Fernandez, Pangasinan State University, Philippines
Sociodemographic factors substantially influence milkfish producers' production methods and ability to accept new technology. The study examined milkfish producers in Binmaley, Pangasinan, Philippines, and their sociodemographic features. The frequency and percentages of 63 r [....] » Read More
Title : Commercial production of elite seedlings of Kappaphcus alvarezii using novel micropropagation technique
Meenakshisundaram Ganesan, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, India
Kappaphycus alvarezii yields multiple products like carrageenan, biostimulant, potassium rich salt and biofilm. Commercial cultivation of K.alvarezii has been initiated along the South East Indian coast two decades ago. Initial cultivation experiments were done with perforated [....] » Read More
Title : Histotechnological technique for prediction of digestibility and liver function under choline chloride exposure: A role model on fish
Subhas Das, The University of Burdwan, India
A prediction experiment on digestibility and liver function test (LFT) was carried out on four teleostean fish [two Indian Major Carps: Catla catla (Catla), Labeo rohita (Rahu), and two air-breathing fish: Clarias batrachus (Magur), Anabas testudineus (Koi)] maintaining a culture [....] » Read More
Title : Fisheries and aquaculture: Fundamental rethinking
Shivakumar Magada, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, India
Globally, more than one million individuals primarily rely on fish as their main source of animal protein. Additionally, over 800 million people derive their livelihoods from fisheries and aquaculture. In low-income food-deficit countries, where fish often stands as the most affo [....] » Read More
Title : Characterisation of the monogenean parasites (Platyhelminthes) of invasive common carp Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758 (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) in India
Chawan Matey, University of Lucknow, India
Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758 is a very popular food fish as well as a popular aquarium fish species. The species is also listed in 100 of the World's Worst Invasive Alien Species, a list compiled by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Cyprinus carpio [....] » Read More
Title : A novel approach to estimate water quality of inland aquaculture ponds using satellite data and WQI model
Rohit Pingale, Galaxeye Space Solutions Pvt Ltd, India
Assessment of water quality in aquaculture ponds on land is essential for maintaining the wellbeing and productivity of aquatic ecosystems. A popular tool for thoroughly assessing the quality of surface water is the Water Quality Index (WQI) model. In order to assess water qualit [....] » Read More
Title : Mapping aquaculture ponds using deep learning for indian subcontinent
Aman Bagrecha, Galaxeye Space Solutions Pvt Ltd, India
This paper presents a novel approach for mapping inland aquaculture ponds in the Indian subcontinent using Sentinel-2 MultiSpectral Instrument (MSI) satellite imagery. The proliferation of pond aquaculture in this region, driven by the ever-increasing global demand for fish and s [....] » Read More
Title : Revisiting the ichthyological research and species checklist in the lotic systems of Arunachal Pradesh, eastern Himalaya- A systematic review.
Junngam Khiham, Wildlife Institute of India, India
Arunachal Pradesh, being the largest state in North-east India covers 60.93% of the eastern Himalayan hotspot. It is endowed with rich networks of drainage systems with enormous fish diversity and endemicity. However, most ichthyological research on most of the river systems are [....] » Read More
Title : A novel approach to detect shrimp ponds using SAR
Sumesh Meppadath, Galaxeye Space Solutions Pvt Ltd, India
Satellite-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology has the ability to monitor surface features, immune to most atmospheric conditions. This study focuses on its potential within aquaculture, to use the presence of aerators as indicators of shrimp ponds. Spatial resolution [....] » Read More
Title : Soft laser beam for inducing spiny Lobster (Panulirus Homarus) growth
Mohamad Fadjar, Brawijaya University, Indonesia
Spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus} which is the main export commodity species in Indonesia. Lobster aquaculture continues and develops in line with increasing market demand from within and outside the country even though it depends on wild caught seeds. Lobsters are classified as [....] » Read More
Title : Ichthyo fauna status of ranikot stream Jamshoro, Sindh
Muhammad Younis, University Of Sindh, Pakistan
The study was conducted to determine the fish diversity in Ranikot fort stream from January 2021 to December, 2022. The Ranikot stream is situated between 25° 53′ 47″ N, 67° 54′ 9″ latitude about 90 kilometres at the north of District Jamshoro. Fis [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable aquaculture and fisheries, and biodiversity status fresh water fish in Bangladesh
Binay Kumar Chakraborty, Department of Fisheries, Bangladesh
The aquatic resource of Bangladesh belongs to a. Inland Open Water (Capture): River and Estuary, Sundarbans, Floodplains, Beel, and Kaptai Lake b. Inland Close Water (Culture): Pond, Seasonal cultured waterbody, Baor, Shrimp, Prawn and crab Farm, Pen Culture and Cage Culture c. M [....] » Read More
Title : Experience in using innovations in aquaculture in Ukraine
Olena Honcharova, Kherson State Agrarian University, Ukraine
This research investigated Spirulina Platensis, Chlorella vulgaris and Artemia salina as additional sources of protein and biologically active substances that affect the parameters of the carp body. Additional addition of carp to the diet in the ratio: Spirulina Platensis - 40%, [....] » Read More
Title : Harnessing technology for sustainable fisheries management: A key driver of the blue economy
Vidya Padmakumar, EcoDiversity Lab, Canada
The blue economy concept emphasizes sustainable development and growth through the responsible use of ocean resources. In the context of fisheries, technological advancements play a crucial role in modernizing monitoring and control practices to ensure the long-term viability of [....] » Read More
Title : How can environmental DNA transform Indian fisheries management?
Mukesh Bhendarkar, AZTI, Spain
India is a significant player in global fisheries and aquaculture industries, contributing to food security and economic development. However, this vital and diverse resource faces management limitations, due to an obsolete monitoring system, which, coupled with climate change im [....] » Read More
Title : Earthworm vermicompost to enhance shrimp white shrimp litopenaeus vannamei growth and inhibite ahpnd disease in a experimental culture
Gerardo Rodriguez Quiroz, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico
In Mexico the annual shrimp aquaculture rate production is growing, and thus demands more feeding inputs and diseases inhibitors. Among organic fertilizers, Eisenia foetida solid humus is considered as a great promoter for plankton growth, helping to develop these aquatic organis [....] » Read More
Title : Survival and growth of common carp (cyprinus carpio l) exposed to different water ph levels
M Saeed Heydarnejad, University of Shahrekord, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
The aim of the present study was to examine the survival and growth performance of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) in water with different pH values. Carp (17.8 ± 1.21 cm; 52.14 ± 7.13 g) were transferred to 21 tanks previously adjusted with 7 different pH values: [....] » Read More
Title : More than a business: Social factors influencing at-sea decisionmaking in the Dutch pelagic fleet
Imme Koster, Wageningen University, Netherlands
The current paradigm in fisheries management often overlooks the complex social dynamics that drive fishing fleet behaviour, leading to generalized interpretations of behaviour or assumptions in modelling and management that do not fit the local fishing practices. This study focu [....] » Read More
Title : SARS-CoV-2 in shellfish reared in Lesina and Varano lagoons (South-East Italy) by reverse transcription droplet digital PCR
Maria Grazia Basanisi, IIstituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, Italy
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of an acute respiratory disease that has rapidly spread worldwide, resulting in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic emergency in the period 2020-2023. The virus is commonly detected in the faeces of symptomat [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable, efficient alternatives to pond culture technology for finfish
Amie Sarker, University of Dallas, United States
The South Asia Fisheries Research Project (SAFRP) ?n?sh production program was designed to explore the cost-eLective production of ?sh in a land-based facility using advanced technology. The project was designed to 1) maximize land and water use and use local materials and pers [....] » Read More