WWW.WAS.ORG • WORLD AQUACULTURE • DECEMBER 2023 11 CHAPTER REPORTS provides information such as antibacterial efficacy grades (A to C grades) for six types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the 1,120 items and distributes physical resources. Companies and universities that wish to have resources can apply through the Marine Biobank (www.mbris.kr/biobank). Minister Cho Seung-hwan (MOF) said, “Following last year’s Marine Biobank for cosmetics, we have established a function- and efficacy-focused antibiotic material bank this year to actively support the revitalization of related industries and commercialization of products.” He added, “We will continue to promote the marine bio-industry by expanding marine biobanks related to various materials.” Growing Seaweed to Combat Climate Crisis Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) seeks to foster the seaweed industry with the World Bank. Mr. Kim Chunjin, CEO of Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT), met with Mr. Christopher Brett, Director of the World Bank’s Agriculture and Environment Department, and officials to discuss the value of seaweed as a sustainable future food resource in response to the climate crisis at the aT Center in Seoul on Sep. 22. They agreed to cooperate actively to foster and develop the seaweed industry. At the meeting, Mr. Kim (CEO, aT) said, “31 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from food,” and added, “We will strive to foster and develop the blue food industry, such as seaweed, to promote the excellence of blue food and its value as a low-carbon food and to spread a global carbon-neutral practice culture.” He also explained the promotion of the Low Carbon Diet Practice Campaign with more than 540 partner companies in 30 countries to reduce carbon emissions from the entire food process. He urged them to collaborate to create a healthy planet through ESG practices such as spreading the campaign. Meanwhile, the World Bank predicted that the world’s top 10 new seaweed markets will continue to grow to $11.8 billion by 2030 and evaluated seaweed as a carbon sink and a sustainable future food resource that benefits marine biodiversity. In addition, he said that he would do his best to create a sustainable world across the social, environmental, and economic spheres, seeing seaweed as a source of food security beyond food, as well as an alternative to future bio-fibers, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. KOSFAS 2023 Annual Conference & Awards Winners The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (KOSFAS) held the annual conference and business meeting at BEXCO and the Pukyong National University in Busan on November 2-3 during the KOFFST International Conference 2023. Prof. Lim Han-Kyu (Mokpo National Univ.) was elected as the president of the KOSFAS for 2024, and Dr. Choi Jung Hwa (National Institute of Fisheries Science) as the president-elect at the KOSFAS annual business meeting. The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (KOSFAS) announced the KOSFAS and Sajo Fisheries Awards winners, which honored the achievements, science, and technology development at the KOSFAS International Conference 2023. Prof. Kim Young-Mog (Pukyong National Univ.) received the Won JongHoon Academic Award. Prof. Park Won Kyu (Pukyong National Univ.) received the KOSFAS Achievement Merit Awards for his service to the president. Sajo Fisheries Academic Awards went to Prof. Eom Sung Hwan (Dong-Eui Univ.) and Prof. Hur Jun Wook (Kunsan National Univ.). Sajo Fisheries Young Scientists Awards went to Dr. Jeon Bok Soon (National Institute of Fisheries Science) and Dr. Oh Jae Young (National Institute of Fisheries Science). The Sajo Fisheries Technology Promotion Award went to Mr. Park Yong Joon (CEO, Samjin Food Co. Ltd.) and Dr. Seo Yun Ki (CEO, AQUANET Co.). The FAS Most Cited Award went to Prof. Lee Kyeong-jun (Jeju National University), and the Appreciation Plaque went to Mr. Im Hyohyuc (CEO, Korea Ocean Meteorological Technology). The Sajo Fisheries Awards have been given by the Sajo Group, a world-class comprehensive food company, leading food culture with a passion for providing safety, health, and pleasure of life to family tables, based on a family-like corporate culture and constant challenge for the future. — Ik Kyo Chung, President World Aquaculture Society Student Association The World Aquaculture Society Student Association is composed of students and senior WAS members dedicated to providing students with beneficial opportunities during conferences and throughout the year. During WAS chapter and annual meetings, the Student Activities Committee organizes special workshops and seminars, provides complimentary roommate services, hosts student socials, and provides helpful information for all students. Since its beginning, the membership in WAS has grown to more than 3,000 members in about 100 countries representing the global aquaculture community. Learn more here.
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