5th Edition of the
World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference
Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation
Aquatic biodiversity conservation focuses on protecting the diverse range of species that inhabit aquatic ecosystems, including marine and freshwater environments. This conservation is vital to maintaining ecosystem stability, supporting sustainable fisheries, and ensuring food security. Conservation efforts typically involve the protection of critical habitats like coral reefs, wetlands, and mangroves, which serve as breeding grounds for many aquatic species. Strategies include marine protected areas, responsible fishing practices, and restoration programs to reverse habitat degradation. By safeguarding aquatic biodiversity, we not only enhance the resilience of ecosystems but also support the global aquaculture industry by ensuring the availability of species essential for farming and fisheries.
Timothy C Visel
Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
Amod Ashok Salgaonkar
A2S2 Enterprises, India
Perry Raso
Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Luxin Wang
University of California Davis, United States
Vidya Padmakumar
EcoDiversity Lab, Canada
Julia Dvorska
Borregaard, Germany
Rodrigo Diana Navarro
University of Brasilia, BrazilSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Can we farm eelgrass as a high protein sustainable marine grain for aquaculture?
Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
Title : The horizontal integration of a shellfish farm in a broader business model
Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Title : Myxosporean fauna of East Sea marine fishes off the coast of Vietnam
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
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 : Role of artificial intelligence and remote sensing in remediation of aquatic pollution and development of Numerical Oceanic Climate Prediction Models (NOCPM)
Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India
Title : India’s blue revolution at a crossroads: Lessons from the green revolution for a sustainable future
Mukesh Bhendarkar, ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, India