The brine shrimp Artemia is an important live food source for many aquatic animals used in aquaculture. The International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium (IAAC) was founded due to its strategic significance and has expanded into a large worldwide network comprising international development agencies, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders. It was recognized by the FAO Subcommittee on Aquaculture in 2023 and the IAAC secretariat is based at NACA in Bangkok.
This presentation focuses on how IAAC may facilitate knowledge exchange, capacity building, and sustainable production approaches, particularly in Asia and Africa. We will highlight successful cooperative strategies like breeding programs, technology transfer projects, and environmental management actions and discuss how partnerships, especially those among companies, universities, and governmental organizations, can address growing issues like climate resilience, biosecurity, and exploitation/use of Artemia. This presentation seeks to inspire broader network involvement and promote equitable growth in the aquaculture sector by highlighting excellent practices and ongoing efforts.