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6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
October 8-10, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Smoltification in Aquaculture
Smoltification in Aquaculture
Smoltification is the process by which juvenile fish undergo physiological changes to adapt from freshwater to seawater environments. This process is critical for species like salmon, which transition between these habitats during their lifecycle. Smoltification involves adjustments in osmoregulation, hormone production, and behavioral patterns. In aquaculture, understanding and controlling this process is essential for maximizing survival and growth during the fish’s marine phase. By optimizing environmental factors such as salinity, temperature, and photoperiod, aquaculturists can time smoltification effectively, ensuring that fish are better prepared for the stresses of seawater environments and improving overall farm productivity.
Committee Members
Joni Lee Giovanna Hesley
Emerita CropKing, United States
Perry Raso
Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Nguyen Quang Linh
Hue University, Vietnam WAC 2026 Speakers
Thomas Coates
Animal Research Initiative, United States
Adam Bell
Mote Marine Aquaculture, United States
Zoe Alexander
University of Maine, United States
Amit Das
Memorial University of Newfoundland, CanadaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Utilizing art to enhance learning STEM subjects required for aquaculture
Joni Lee Giovanna Hesley, Emerita CropKing, United States
Title : Advancing disease resistance in largemouth bass: Effects of ß glucan on immunity and survival rates
Liang Liu, KEMIN, Belgium
Title : Antimicrobial resistance and biosecurity in aquaculture
Pani Prasad Kurcheti, Fisheries University, India
Title : Haringhata fish: A concept of responsible farming with sensible marketing for better livelihood and sustainable development
Subhas Das, The University of Burdwan, India
Title : Effect of acute toxicity of formalin on orechromis niloticus
Azuibuke Adams Chris , Nigeria police academy wudil Kano University, Nigeria
Title : Foresight, market and financial analysis of microalgae for aquaculture feed: use of Chlorella sorokiniana biomass in a hypothetical diet formulation for Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei)
Sergio Saraiva Nazareno dos Anjos, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), Brazil