The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) will be held from 12-15 February 2025 in New Delhi, India. Submission of abstracts has been extended until 5 November, and early bird registration closes on 10 November, so get in quick!

The forum is a scientific meeting organised by the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) once every three years to understand the global trends and address issues and challenges faced by the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The main purpose of this Forum is to provide an international platform for eminent scientists, young researchers, and other stakeholders across the globe to share their research experiences and innovative ideas. By facilitating the exchange of diverse range of knowledge and expertise, the Forum with the Theme ‘Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific’ aims to address key issues towards developing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.

The forum will feature technical sessions on:

• Resource Assessment and Management for Sustainable Fisheries.
• Sustainable Aquaculture Intensification and Diversification.
• SMART Aquaculture for Resource-use Efficiency.\
• Fish Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology.
• Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Feed Technology and Alternate Feed Resource.
• Aquatic Animal Health Management and Antimicrobial Resistance.
• Aquatic Biodiversity, Environment and Ecosystem Services.
• Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries and Aquaculture and Resilient Strategies.
• Post-harvest Processing, Value-addition, and Food Safety.
• Socio-economic Dynamics and Extension in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
• Gender in Fisheries and aquaculture.
• Fisheries Education, Skill Development and Technology Incubation.
• Fish Marketing, Value Chains and Trade.
• Fisheries Policy, Law, and Governance.

For more information please visit the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum website.