In aquaculture, and agricultural production in general, knowledge is indeed power. As aquaculture continues to advance throughout the world, a constant question is how best to get knowledge to those producers, students and policy makers who most need...
The World Aquaculture Safari 2025 Conference (WA25 Uganda) took place from June 24 to June 27, 2025, at the Speke Resort in Munyonyo-Kampala, Uganda. Themed “Aquaculture on the Rise,” the event marked a significant resurgence of in-person gatherings ...
Each year, starting in 2023, the WAS African Chapter (WAS-AC) will recognize individuals, companies, and organizations that have made significant contributions to both the Chapter and the development of aquaculture in Africa. this recognition spans ...
Almost weekly, I am reminded of how well-intentioned ideas can have unforeseen negative consequences, and aquaculture seems to be particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon. This often occurs when an uninformed group of advocates manage to persuade a...
Through the work of the EU-funded TRUEFISH project, overseen by the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO), a successful bid was presented for the hosting of World Aquaculture Safari’25 at Speke Resort Munyonyo from 24 to 27 June 2025. This will...
The use of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) for multi-species culture is not new, but this study looks at the potential of rearing sea cucumbers and abalone together as a tool for bioremediation and a way to stimulate increased abalone gro...
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) represents a promising approach for continued development of sustainable aquaculture practices. In this review, the authors summarized innovative aquaculture techniques focusing on the synergistic relation...
We have published a video of highlights from the meeting in Tunisia last November.
At various points in my career, I have heard the argument that freshwater aquaculture makes more sense than marine farming due to “technical, economic and resource constraints.” And the best evidence of these advantages has been the meteoric growth o...
Feeling overwhelmed by the information flow? Just want to slow down a bit but not disengage? Want to learn what lampworking and marine invertebrates have to do with each other? Join us in the NSA at the Movies - Shellfish AND Aquaculture edition....
Earlier this month, I had a birthday, and as the years continue to accumulate, I find myself reflecting more and more on the choices and path that have led me to where I am today. It’s a time to not only look back, but also look forward — to the exciting challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. My journey has been shaped by the people, experiences, and decisions I’ve encountered along the way, many of which were made possible through my involvement with the World Aquaculture Society (WAS). So, as I begin my tenure as President of WAS, I’m not only reflecting on how far we’ve come but also on how we can continue to grow and evolve as a community dedicated to advancing aquaculture.
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