The Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP) at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu will host an international workshop on aquatic organism health from 27 to 30 April 2026 at Kenyir Lake, Terengganu, Malaysia. The four-day workshop focuses on aquatic forensic science techniques for assessing organism health. Participants will receive hands-on training in parasitology, candling methods, specimen slide preparation, seafood freshness assessment, and water quality monitoring. Practical sessions will take place in the natural lake environment. The programme includes houseboat excursions and field activities at Kenyir Lake.
The workshop fee is RM2,500 (USD650) per person, covering accommodation, meals, and training materials for the three-night stay. Registration closes on 15 April 2026. Places are limited. The programme is registered with HRD Corp Malaysia. Contact Mrs. Nurul Hayati Ismail at [email protected] or call 011-3234 3064 for registration details.
]]>Prince of Songkla University in Thailand is inviting applications for two scholarship opportunities:
Both programmes offer outstanding candidates the chance to study and conduct research at one of Thailand's leading universities. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements for each programme.
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The World Veterinary Education in Production Animal Health (WVEPAH) invites applications for Module I: Fundamentals of Farm Health Management in Aquaculture - part of a certification programme leading to worldwide recognition in Aquaculture Production and Health, delivered by Université de Montréal and validated by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
This advanced hybrid training combines 40 hours of online learning with a residential week at James Cook University, Singapore, from 2-6 March 2026. The programme prepares aquaculture professionals to support farmers in disease prevention, biosecurity, surveillance, and product quality at farm, watershed, and national levels.
The course adopts a One Health approach, covering environment, nutrition, farm management, physiology, pathology, biosecurity, diagnostics, epidemiology, and international regulations. Through field visits and diagnostic laboratories, participants develop practical skills in necropsy, sampling, and case analysis.
Early bird registration (€2,400) closes 2 January 2026; regular fee €2,600.
]]>A networking and coaching event for aquaculture entrepreneurs and startups was held in Bangkok from 12-19 May. AQUAINNOVATE brought together promising startups to pitch their ideas, network, and participate in expert coaching circles.
Convened by NACA and FutureFish with funding support from Canada's International Development Research Centre, the programme included sessions on business fundamentals, investing for impact, nature and community based business innovations, and interactions with experts from the the National Innovation Agency, Center of Excellence for Shrimp Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, and Mahidol University.
]]>This presentation by Eduardo Leaño, Director General of NACA, provides a background and introduction to the 3rd High-Level Meeting on Aquaculture Transformation in the Asia-Pacific Region (HLM-3).
The region accounts for around 90% of global aquaculture production but faces mounting challenges including resource scarcity, environmental pressures, climate change, and shifting global dynamics. Addressing these requires a strategic shift driven by innovation, investment, and stronger partnerships to build more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable aquatic food systems.
HLM-3 builds on the outcomes of previous high-level meetings and the Aquaculture Transformation White Paper, with a focus on national innovation and investment plans, regional collaboration, and implementation efforts to achieve transformation by 2030.
]]>This video presents a summary of key insights and forward-looking actions from the closing session of the 3rd High-Level Meeting on Aquaculture Transformation in the Asia-Pacific Region. It highlights the critical role of low-cost fish for food security, the need for intuitive technologies suited to smallholders, and the barriers posed by regulation and financing gaps. Key themes include the importance of genetic improvement, knowledge-based farming, improved access to expertise, and alignment of incentives for sustainable and profitable aquaculture. The session emphasises inclusive investment strategies, farmer integration into financial systems, and the need for regional coordination and collaboration to drive transformation through 2030.
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