Food system perspective on fisheries and aquaculture development in Asia
This paper reviews development research and policies on freshwater fish in South and Southeast Asia. We conduct a systematic review of academic literature from three major science-based policy institutions to analyze development research and policies that have accompanied the ongoing transition from freshwater capture fisheries to aquaculture in the region. Using a ‘food fish system’ framework allows for the identification and systematic comparison of assumptions underpinning dominant development policies.
Genetic parameters for resistance to Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) is one of the primary disease concerns for tilapia farming, with mass mortality events and biosecurity restrictions threating aquaculture in several continents. Selective breeding for improved host resistance to TiLV may help to mitigate this problematic disease, but the extent of genetic variation in resistance is not yet known. The objective of the current study was to estimate genetic parameters for host resistance to TiLV in a Nile tilapia breeding population of the Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) strain.
Securing a just space for small-scale fisheries in the blue economy
The vast development opportunities offered by the world’s coasts and oceans have attracted the attention of governments, private enterprises, philanthropic organizations and international conservation organizations. High-profile dialogue and policy decisions on ocean futures are informed largely by economic and ecological research. Key insights from the social sciences raise concerns for food and nutrition security, livelihoods and social justice but these have yet to gain traction with investors and the policy discourse on transforming ocean governance.
WorldFish @ 13th WIOMSA Science Symposium
This theme emphasizes the unique opportunities and challenges facing the estern Indian Ocean in pursuit of sustainable ocean management. It envisions an interconnected blue economy that balances ecological health with socio-economic development, fostering collaborative efforts among scientists, policymakers, and communities.
Exploring Renewable Energy Potential to Improve Fisher Livelihoods in Mozambique
Small-scale artisanal fishers in Mozambique face various economic, social, environmental, and institutional challenges that impede their livelihoods and sustainability.
WorldFish Calls for Ocean Action That Nourishes the World
As global leaders convene in Nice for the 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) this week, WorldFish is calling for a decisive shift in how we govern, invest in and value the ocean, not merely as an ecos
WorldFish @ UN SB62 Climate Conference (Bonn)
The Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025, encompassing the 62nd sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) serves as a critical platform for technical negotiations and policy development, setting the stage for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, later in the year.
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