In all the places I’ve been to over the course of my career, I’ve noted a few commonalities among aquaculture producers. One in particular stands out: when things go wrong they tend to blame the seed (fry, fingerlings, spat, PL’s) or the feed. I’d li...
The United States Aquaculture Society (USAS) has organized a water quality workshop to take place the Monday (February 16, 2026) prior to the start of Aquaculture America 2026. You can include the workshop as part of the registration for the meeting...
The Paris and Horseshoe hotels are close to selling out. There are still some rooms and the AA2026 special rate will be good until January 26, 2026 unless the rooms sell out. Don't delay - Book your hotel room right away for Aquaculture America 202...
On October 15, 2025, the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) was honored with a prestigious award from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its significant role in sustainable aquatic food systems. The award was presented by FAO Director-Gener...
Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya, a renowned global seaweed professional from Africa and long-serving WAS member, passed away on 3rd August 2025. We in the African Chapter have known Dr. Msuya as a genuinely warm individual — a passionate advocate for susta...
From time to time when I’m not already upset about something else, I’ll go surfing online to peruse the latest criticisms of aquaculture. Almost invariably, the term “Industrial Aquaculture” is discussed in the same light as nuclear fallout or uncont...
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...
The marketing phrase “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” has been used for the last 20 years or so to encourage visitors to come to Las Vegas and enjoy the city without fear of their activities being shared outside of the city. But for the global aquaculture community, what happened in Las Vegas when the U.S. Aquaculture Society held Aquaculture America there February 16–19, 2026, definitely shouldn’t stay in Las Vegas.
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