Discover our latest news, success stories, stories from the field, blogs, and opinion pieces contributed by our thought leaders and global experts. Through evidence-based storytelling, we examine and report on WorldFish work towards transforming aquatic food systems for healthy people and the planet.

Fishers on Kainji Lake, NW Nigeria, carefully handle their spiky-finned ‘squeaker’ fish (Synodontis sp.), Nigeria. Photo by David Mills.

Integrating digital learning tools for long distance team training during the covid-19 crisis

Posted by - 7 minutes read
November 04, 2021

WorldFish scientist Shakuntala Thilsted receives World Food Prize for her influential research on nutrition, fish and aquatic food systems. Photo by World Food Prize Foundation.

World awakens to unmatched potential of aquatic foods to improve nutrition

Posted by Sean Lee Kuan Shern - 8 minutes read
November 01, 2021

aquatic foods, Nutrition, World Food Prize

Rahma Adam shares how gender equality and women’s empowerment in aquatic food systems result in better food security and nutrition through her work in gender strategic research and mainstreaming at WorldFish as a social inclusion and market scientist. Photo by Kipenz Films/CIMMYT.

In the Spotlight: Rahma Adam

Posted by Sean Lee Kuan Shern - 5 minutes read
October 29, 2021

Gender, gender equality, Women's empowerment

Dr Shakuntala Thilsted is the first woman of Asian descent to win an award dubbed the Nobel prize of food

Why fish and aquatic foods are the answer to global hunger

Posted by - 4 minutes read
October 28, 2021

World Food Prize, Nutrition, aquatic food systems

World Food Prize Laureates Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted (2021) and Dr. Rattan Lal (2020) for a conversation with Dr. Rob Bertram, Chief Scientist, and Mr. Mike Michener

World Food Prize Laureates discuss the path towards sustainable development

Posted by - 1 minute read
October 28, 2021

Jayanti Rai, a woman fish farmer, taking care of her vegetables garden beside the pond dike for nutrition sensitive aquaculture in Bangladesh. / Noor Alam, WorldFish

The power of small fish to nourish women and children

Posted by WorldFish - 5 minutes read
October 26, 2021

Nutrition, aquatic food systems, World Food Prize

According to the team, all of the surveyed fish farms reared catfish. Only 11 of these farms also reared tilapia. (Photo credit: Pandit from Adobe Stock)

Survey examines fish health to improve aquaculture biosecurity in Nigeria

Posted by - 1 minute read
October 26, 2021

Aquaculture

A farmer with seaweed in its culture site in Atauro Island, Timor-Leste. Photo by Jharendu Pant.

Spotlighting seaweed on the global food systems agenda

Posted by - 3 minutes read
October 22, 2021

Aquaculture

WorldFish scientist Shakuntala Thilsted receives award for her influential research on nutrition, fish and aquatic food systems

Press Release: Aquatic foods make a splash at World Food Prize

Posted by WorldFish - 9 minutes read
October 22, 2021

Aquaculture

World Food Prize Laureate Shakuntala Thilsted congratulates CGIAR for 50 years of innovation at CGIAR’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Photo is screenshot of virtual proceedings.

World Food Prize Laureate champions aquatic foods at CGIAR Anniversary

Posted by WorldFish - 5 minutes read
October 21, 2021

Aquaculture

World Food Prize Winner Shakuntala Thilsted presents a lecture at Iowa State University in Des Moines. Photo by Finn Thilsted.

World Food Prize Highlights: Aquatic foods make a splash in Des Moines

Posted by WorldFish - 6 minutes read
October 21, 2021

Aquaculture

Urebashi Mallick prepares fresh mola in Gobindpur village Odisha India

Rural women revolutionize the fight against malnutrition in Odisha, India

Posted by Kate McMahon - 6 minutes read
October 15, 2021

Small-Scale Fisheries, Capacity Strengthening

Peskarus Women’s Group with Fisheries Officer helping out, Peskarus, Vanuatu (Credit: Department of Fisheries, Vanuatu)

Press Release: A participatory research tool for fisheries communities in Pacific launched

Posted by - 4 minutes read
October 14, 2021

Small-Scale Fisheries, Capacity Strengthening

Aquatic foods are vital for the health and nourishment of three billion people and the livelihoods of eight hundred million people around the world. Photo by David Mills

Global research effort sets the stage for an aquatic food future 

Posted by Kate McMahon - 5 minutes read
October 14, 2021

Aquaculture, Capacity Strengthening

Women empowerment and gender equality can lead to better outcomes for aquatic food systems. Photo by WorldFish.

Four strategies to achieve inclusive and equitable aquatic food systems

Posted by Sean Lee Kuan Shern - 5 minutes read
October 14, 2021

Small-Scale Fisheries, Aquaculture

Aquatic foods are a major source of protein, micronutrients and essential fatty acids. Photo by Neil Palmer

Harnessing the nourishing potential of aquatic foods in India

Posted by Sean Lee Kuan Shern - 6 minutes read
October 13, 2021

Aquaculture

Community savings groups (CSG) receive matching grants. Photo by Md. Asaduzzaman

Building climate resilience into Bangladesh's coastal communities

Posted by Md. Asaduzzaman - 4 minutes read
October 12, 2021

Aquaculture, One Health, Capacity Strengthening

The Shanghai Declaration is adopted by acclamation. Photo is screenshot of virtual Zoom proceedings

WorldFish key contributor to formation of Shanghai Declaration

Posted by Sean Lee Kuan Shern - 4 minutes read
October 12, 2021

Aquaculture, Blue economy, One Health, Capacity Strengthening

Jessica Bogard, PhD, works with rural communities in Bangladesh to test fish-based food products.

Former WorldFish researcher awarded prize for young career scientists

Posted by WorldFish - 2 minutes read
October 08, 2021

Aquaculture, Blue economy, One Health, Capacity Strengthening

Fish drying on the roadside near Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo by Neil Palmer.

Diverse aquatic food production key to sustainable diets, finds new research

Posted by WorldFish - 3 minutes read
October 15, 2021

Aquaculture, Blue economy, One Health

Timor-Leste’s 2nd public-private-partnership tilapia hatchery opens in Lautem

Press Release: Timor-Leste’s 2nd public-private-partnership tilapia hatchery opens in Lautem

Posted by - 6 minutes read
October 06, 2021

Aquaculture, Capacity Strengthening, South-South collaboration