New project to deploy climate information services to African fish farmers
While climate change threatens food systems globally, African agriculture is particularly susceptible to its impacts.
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How microplastics impact aquatic food safety in Bangladesh
New research on microplastic accumulation suggests plastics may be more abundant in dried fish than fresh, posing serious implications for the aquatic food sector in Bangladesh.
Olive Ridley turtles and Irrawaddy dolphins in Bhola fishermen's nets
A sea turtle and a dolphin of the rare species Olive Ridley have been caught in the net of a fisherman trawler at Char Kukri-Mukri Union under Charfesson upazila in Bhola district.
High-level consultations show how CGIAR will work with partners to boost impact in Africa
CGIAR is committed to strengthening its alignment with the African Research and Innovation agenda and building capacity in African institutions to respond to growing threats to food systems...
Cage culture for fisheries holds promise
Globally, the fisheries industry is $410 billion, employing approximately 60 million people.
Press Release: WorldFish inks Memorandum of Understanding with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 24, 2022 – WorldFish signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) to strengthen, promote and develop research co
Sustainable Planet, Sustainable Health: How science-based solutions can drive transformative change
A preliminary event to the Stockholm+50 exploring successful examples and action-oriented dialogues and engagements between academia and a wide range of societal actors linked to policy- and decision-making to sustainable development.
Date: Wednesday, 1 June 2022
Time: 16:30-23:30 (UTC+8)
Launching a photobook to celebrate fish workers
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA), with a suite of international and grassroots organizations taking pla
Exploring opportunities for achieving an equitable ocean economy
A virtual roundtable discussion to initiate discussions on ocean equity and how a sustainable ocean economy can reduce inequalities in the ocean economy and ensure everyone can benefit from the ocean.
The 6th INFOFISH World Shrimp Trade Conference and Exhibition
A hybrid conference exploring major shrimp markets and innovative solutions about the recovery pathways towards a resilient and sustainable aquatic food industry.
Date: Wednesday-Friday, 8-10 June 2022
Click here to watch the event recording and explore the presentations
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