Membership Benefits

Membership in WAS connects aquaculturists with their colleagues world-wide through meetings, publications and the online Membership Directory. Members receive: substantial discounts on registration fees for WAS-sponsored meetings; WORLD AQUACULTURE, the magazine; the JOURNAL OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY, and reduced prices on WAS publications (books and proceedings).

Membership in WAS would make an excellent gift to an interested student, researcher, educator or entrepreneur. Financial restraints, particularly in developing countries, prevent many deserving individuals from joining WAS. Sponsorship of members is encouraged

Types of Membership
*** 50% of dues are designated for magazine and journal subscriptions ***

LIFETIME ($1,100) Electronic JWAS only
Includes 1 chapter. Membership for Life. (Additional chapters $100 each). This category may only be in the name of an individual. (Please, no companies.)

SUSTAINING (Electronic JWAS $105/year) (Printed JWAS $150year)
Includes 1 chapter. Membership for individuals or non-profit companies who wish to offer extra financial support for WAS.

CORPORATE (Electronic JWAS $255/year) (Printed JWAS $300/year)
Includes 1 chapter. Membership for-profit company only. One individual must be named to receive benefits for voting purposes. If no individual is named, all benefits will be sent to the company address except for the annual ballot. In addition, all employees of the corporate member shall be eligible to attend conferences and trade shows sponsored by the WAS at member rates/discounts.

INDIVIDUAL E ACCESS ($45/year Electronic Publications Only)
Includes 1 chapter / voting rights / discounts on meeting registrations and publications through WAS online store.

INDIVIDUAL ($65/year) 
Includes 1 chapter / voting rights / discounts on meeting registrations and publications through WAS online store and receive printed copy of WA magazine

INDIVIDUAL (Printed JWAS 110/year)
Includes 1 chapter / voting rights / discounts on meeting registrations and publications through WAS online store and receive printed WA magazine and JWAS

STUDENT (Electronic WAM and JWAS $45/year) (Printed JWAS $90/year)
Includes 1 chapter / voting rights / discounts on meeting registrations and publications through WAS online store and receive printed copy of WA magazine / A copy of student ID or a statement from professor must be attached. Only students enrolled in valid educational program in an authorized institute of learning

WAS CHAPTERS

United States Aquaculture Society (USAS) a CHAPTER of WAS 
To receive special mailings and information regarding meetings and events relative to aquaculture in the USA.

LATIN AMERICAN CHAPTER 
To receive special mailings and information regarding meetings and events relative to aquaculture in Latin America (some information may be in Spanish and/or Portuguese).

ASIAN PACIFIC CHAPTER 
To receive special mailings and information regarding meetings and events relative to aquaculture in Southeast Asia, including Australia.

KOREAN CHAPTER 
To receive special mailings and information regarding meetings and events relative to aquaculture in Korea.

AFRICAN CHAPTER
To receive special mailings and information regarding meetings and events relative to aquaculture in Africa.

***Must be a WAS member to participate in chapter membership***

To apply for membership follow this link: 
https://www.was.org/Meetings/MemberData/SelectMemberType.aspx

WAS Promotional Powerpoint presentations.
Promotional Materials

Are you planning to attend a regional conference or workshop?  Will you have an opportunity to promote WAS to colleagues or new audiences?  You can use this presentation to highlight the many benefits of membership.

WAS Membership information and application.

You can print copies of this two-page membership application form and distribute it at places or meetings where potential WAS members might gather.  Consider placing these materials in a conspicuous area that is easily accessible to meeting attendees.

Thank you for educating others on the benefits of WAS membership!

WAS Promotion and Membership Committee