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;  Electronic access to WORLD AQUACULTURE, the magazine; the JOURNAL OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY, and reduced prices on WAS publications.

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.

Approved Board meeting minutes are available by request to all members in good standing.

Types of Membership

*** 50 percent of dues are designated for magazine and journal subscriptions ***

LIFETIME ($1400) Electronic JWAS only - Includes 1 chapter for Life
Membership for Life. (Additional chapters $100 each). This category may only be in the name of an individual. (Please, no companies.)

SUSTAINING (Electronic JWAS $155/year) includes 1 chapter
Membership for individuals or non-profit companies who wish to offer extra financial support for WAS. Other benefits are the same as Individual.

CORPORATE (Electronic JWAS $295/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. Electronic access to WA magazine and JWAS.

INDIVIDUAL ($90/year)
Includes 1 chapter / voting rights / discounts on meeting registrations and publications through WAS online store and electronic access to WA magazine and JWAS. 

STUDENT (Electronic WAM and JWAS $45/year)
includes 1 chapter / voting rights / discounts on meeting registrations and publications through WAS online store and receive electronic access to WA magazine and JWAS. Only students enrolled in valid educational program in an authorized institute of learning

WAS CHAPTERS

AFRICAN / ASIAN PACIFIC / KOREAN / LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN / UNITED STATES

To apply for WAS membership follow this link: https://www.was.org/Meeting/MemberData/SelectType