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6th Edition of
World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
WAC 2026
Scientific Programs coming soon..
Scientific Programs coming soon..
Title : Climate change adaptation among fishers in the gulf of kutch: experiences and insights
Monika Makwana , Indian Institute of Technology, India
Climate change poses enduring challenges, disproportionately affecting small-scale fishing communities that rely on ocean resources. This study examines the limits of adaptation within one such community, analysing how biophysical and socioeconomic factors shape their capacity to [....] » Read More
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Sea cucumber (Holothuria spp.) mariculture could be a significant prospect for blue growth in Bangladesh because of its strong demand in the international market and ecological benefits, including sediment bioturbation and water filtration. This study utilized environmental data [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable fisheries management through community based monitoring of iuu fishing along the sindh coast, arabian sea in north indian ocean, Pakistan
Muhammad Naeem Khan, University of the Punjab, Pakistan
Fishery plays a significant role in the national economy of Pakistan. Pakistan’s marine fishery resources include 250 demersal fish species, 50 small pelagic fish species, 15 medium-sized pelagic species and 20 large pelagic fish species. In addition, there are also 15 co [....] » Read More
Title : Determining the size and age at sexual maturity for the mud cockle katelysia (bivalvia: veneridae) to guide fishing management practices in coffin bay, South Australia.
Laura Thomas, Flinders University, Australia
Knowledge of population characteristics, such as reproduction and life history traits, is essential for sustainable fisheries management. Commercially important Venerid bivalves play a significant role in fisheries and aquaculture worldwide, and the reproductive cycle is complex [....] » Read More
Title : A preliminary investigation into the possibility of domestication of solafunmi (sierrathrissa leonensis) as an aquarium fish for ornamental purpose
Olayimika, Federal University of Technology, Niger
The need to improve mental health/wellbeing is very essential in overall improvement of human performance which Ornamental fisheries is fulfilling using Aquarium fish viewing as a means, apart from its aesthetic and recreational purposes. Solafunmi a trade name given to Sierrathr [....] » Read More
Title : Relationship between shapes and glass thicknesses on water holding capacity of 60 litres aquaria
Olayimika, Federal University of Technology, Niger
Glass thicknesses and shapes of 60 Litres (L) glass aquaria was studied. Designed glass aquaria were constructed (3 mm, 4 mm and 5 mm glass thicknesses) for shapes (Tower, Prism and Cuboid) in triplicate and tested for leakages. Water was introduced into each aquarium and monitor [....] » Read More
Title : Variations in nutritional and bioactive properties of north atlantic sea cucumber (cucumaria frondosa): role of seasonality, location, and processing
Amit Das, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Sea cucumbers are valued as traditional and luxury seafood, known for their rich nutritional and bioactive profiles. However, the effects of seasonality, geographical location, and processing methods on these qualities remain underexplored. For this, the nutritional and bioactive [....] » Read More