Each year since 2023, the WAS African Chapter (WAS-AC) will celebrate individuals, companies and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Chapter and to the development of aquaculture in Africa, in fields of scientific research, e...
Dr. Manuel Barange is Assistant Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Director of its Fisheries and Aquaculture Division. He is an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter, UK, and a visiting Profes...
From an aquaculture producer’s standpoint, animal health and welfare are the most important components of biological performance. And, accordingly, economic sustainability. Few would argue the fact that stress plays a crucial role in the health statu...
Similar to other aquaculture species, Florida pompano, Trachinotus carolinus, can be reared on diets that utilize soy-based protein; however, carbohydrates and other anti-nutritional factors can affect digestibility. This study investigated the use o...
Check out the events specifically planned for students at Aquaculture Africa 2024 in Tunisia
As we look ahead with excitement to the upcoming Aquaculture Africa 2024 Conference (AFRAQ24) in Hammamet, Tunisia, collaboration and partnership will be at the heart of the three-day event. The great strength of AFRAQ is the bringing together of the...
Since a prior review in 1992, aquaculture in Tunisia has seen exponential development, with total production increasing from 887 tons (1990) to 21,000 tons in 2022. During that period this activity has experienced successes and faced threats, reflect...
Although in recent years more distinctions have been drawn between aquaculture and capture fisheries, these sectors are still inextricably linked in many ways, both biologically and economically. According to the FAO, over the past century aquacultur...
The abstracts for presentations being made at the meeting in Medellin Colombia are now available for viewing on the website. The meeting mobile app is also ready. Plan your visit to the meeting now.
Aquaculture in Colombia continues to consolidate itself as a driving force in the agricultural sector, generating formal jobs directly and indirectly, as well as favoring the country’s foreign exchange earnings from exports of fillets and whole fish,...
I have just returned from AFRAQ 2024 in Hammamet Tunisia. What an outstanding meeting. I was inspired by the number of participants and all the different countries represented. There were over 1200 attendees representing more than 70 countries. Fifty-five quality exhibitors provided information on the latest products and technology. Other booths highlighted great projects involving numerous countries. The program committee pulled together an interesting program representing farms, research institutions, NGO’s, government agencies and more. We owe special thanks to all of the sponsors and organizers including conference chair Nadia Cherif, the entire steering and national organizing committee, program chairs, Peter Britz, Judith Makumbo and Nevine Abou Shabana, the African Chapter Executive Officer, Blessing Mapfumo, and the entire African Chapter Board. It goes without saying (but we should thank them more often) that the conference management team did a stellar job organizing the event. The student workers (and presenters) showed great enthusiasm and competence and should give us confidence in the next generation of aquaculture professionals.
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