The Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (AFAF) is a scientific forum organized 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 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) with the Theme ‘Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific’ aims to address key issues towards developing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. We cordially invite you to join us for the 14AFAF scheduled during 12-15 February 2025.
Important Dates
- Start of Registration 01 May 2024
- Start of Receipt of Abstracts 10 May 2024
- Last Date for Submission of Abstracts 30 September 2024
- Acceptance of Abstracts 15 October 2024
- Early-bird Registration Closing Date 31 October 2024
Technical Sessions
- 1
Resource Assessment and Management for Sustainable Fisheries
- 2
Sustainable Aquaculture Intensification and Diversification
- 3
SMART Aquaculture for Resource-use Efficiency
- 4
Fish Genetics, Genomics & Biotechnology
- 5
Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Feed Technology and Alternate Feed Resources
- 6
Aquatic Animal Health Management and Antimicrobial Resistance
- 7
Aquatic Biodiversity, Environment and Ecosystem Services
- 8
Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries & Aquaculture and Resilient Strategies
- 9
Post-harvest Processing, Value-addition, and Food Safety
- 10
Socio-economic Dynamics & Extension in Fisheries and Aquaculture
- 11
Gender in Fisheries & Aquaculture
- 12
Fisheries Education, Skill Development and Technology Incubation
- 13
Fish Marketing, Value Chains and Trade
- 14
Fisheries Policy, Law, and Governance
Special Events
Organizers
Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) is a non-profit scientific society based in Asia founded in 1984. The main aim of the society is to build a network of scientists and stakeholders involved in fisheries and aquaculture. The society is proactive in establishing local branches in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance cooperation in addressing fisheries-related issues in specific areas.The main goals of the AFS are: to promote effective interactions among Asian fisheries and aquaculture scientists and technicians, and to encourage complementary research activities,information sharing and publication of research outcomes; to create awareness of the importance of cultivation, ..... Read More
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous body under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India which is responsible for coordinating agricultural research and education in India through its 113 research institutes and wide linkage with the network of Central and State Agricultural Universities.. The eight fisheries research institutes, namely 1) ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi;ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI),Barrackpore; ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), ..... Read More
The Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB), founded in 1986 at the College of Fisheries, University of Agricultural Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, is one of the most successful branches of the Asian Fisheries Society. Similar to the parent body, AFSIB has been organizing triennial events (IFF/IFAF) since 1987 in different parts of India. The AFSIB also successfully organized the 8AFF in Kochi,India in collaboration with ICAR-CMFRI during November 2007 where more than 1000 scientists including 385 foreign delegates from 33 countries participated. Further, AFSIB collaborated in organizing the 5th International Symposium ..... Read More
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