1. Background and Rationale

Artemia (brine shrimp) plays a pivotal role in aquaculture, especially as a live food for larval stages of high-value fish, shrimp, prawn and crab. However, despite growing global demand, Artemia availability is increasingly constrained due to overexploitation, habitat degradation, and climate-related changes in hypersaline ecosystems. Untapped potential for Artemia aquaculture exists in many parts of the world, with the opportunity to improve hatchery performance, reduce feed imports, generate livelihoods, and contribute to broader blue economy goals.

To raise awareness, share the knowledge and services generated by the World Bank Global Advisory Services and Analytics on Artemia production and conservation, and foster partnerships, the World Bank and FutureFish will host a Global Artemia Summit, focused on Artemia production, conservation, and innovation, as part of the WAS 2025.

2. Objectives

• To showcase global and regional advancements in Artemia aquaculture production and resource management, development and conservation.
• To share country experiences, innovative production models, integrated production strategies for Artemia as a feed and as human food, and scalable investment opportunities.
• To raise awareness of Artemia’s role in sustainable aquaculture development and biodiversity conservation.
• To facilitate networking and technical exchange between researchers, governments, investors, producers, and other stakeholders.

3. Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the event, participants will:

• Understand the global and regional trends in Artemia production and use.
• Gain insights into cost-effective Artemia farming practices, including integration with salt production and other aquaculture practices.
• Learn about the environmental pressures on wild Artemia resources and strategies for conservation.
• Discover tools and approaches for scaling Artemia value chains in Africa and globally.
• Identify key areas for research, investment, and policy engagement.

4. Scope and Themes

• Artemia Biology and Ecology: Fundamentals of Artemia species, production and conservation requirements, and ecological roles.
• Production Systems: Integrated Artemia-salt farming, pond-based and tank culture, hatchery applications.
• Genetic Resources and Conservation: Wild stock pressures, species and strains biodiversity, biosecurity, and habitat preservation.
• Market Trends and Trade: Global demand, supply bottlenecks, and Africa’s potential.
• Novel Artemia Products: Artemia applications in animal and aquaculture feeds and human foods
• Regulatory Frameworks: including laws and policy.
• Investment: Public-private models, enabling policies, and donor-led initiatives.
• South-South Knowledge Sharing: Lessons from Asia, Africa and Latin America on Artemia development.

5. Target Audience

• National aquaculture authorities and ministries.
• Selected Africa country participants.
• Aquaculture private sector, hatchery operators and other supporting activities.
• Investors and agribusiness stakeholders.
• Researchers and academics.
• Development partners.
• Donor institutions and investor financing platforms.