5th Edition of the
World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference
Genetics in Aquatic Animals
Genetics plays a pivotal role in the selective breeding of aquatic animals, aiming to improve growth rates, disease resistance, and adaptability to varying environmental conditions. By understanding the genetic makeup of fish species, breeders can select desirable traits that enhance productivity and resilience. Advanced techniques, such as genome editing and molecular markers, aid in identifying specific genes linked to these beneficial traits. Genetic research in aquaculture also supports conservation efforts by helping to maintain biodiversity and genetic diversity in wild populations. Ethical considerations are essential in this field, as genetic modifications must be managed carefully to avoid potential ecological and genetic repercussions. Overall, genetics offers immense potential to drive sustainable growth in the aquaculture sector.
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
Gopika Suresh
Marble Imaging AG, GermanySubmit 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