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Aquatic foods for healthy people and planet, and shared prosperity
@worldfish.bsky.social🌊 Seaweed cultivation can be more than a source of food; it can also support coastal livelihoods and climate resilience. In Timor-Leste, WorldFish and the National Directorate of Aquaculture are working with communities across on seaweed cultivation and regular monitoring.
@worldfish.bsky.socialAt #CBDCOP17 in Yerevan, WorldFish scientists are working with partners on a workshop exploring how nature-based aquaculture can be scaled with a focus on policy integration and identifying barriers and actions for scale-up.
📌 Save the date and follow the conversation at CBD COP17.
@worldfish.bsky.social🐟 In Cambodia’s 3S region, aquatic food businesses could help small-scale households diversify incomes and WorldFish is exploring models including rice-prawn farming, fish cage culture, community fisheries and integrated rice-fish-vegetable systems.
Read the full story:
https://on.cgiar.org/4i7ETKl
@worldfish.bsky.socialMALFF staff members have completed a Training of Trainers on fisheries co-management, delivered by James Cook University, Australia, with support from WorldFish Timor-Leste to strengthen local knowledge and participation in fisheries management.
@worldfish.bsky.socialAt the 13th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture in Miri, Sarawak, WorldFish scientists shared a key takeaway: healthier, safer and more resilient aquatic food systems need solutions that connect science with the realities of farmers across the aquaculture value chain.
@worldfish.bsky.social🌊 Final call for abstracts: 2027 FIMEC Symposium
Share your research, experiences and solutions with the researchers, practitioners, policymakers and communities from around the world.
🗓️ Deadline: 30 October 2026
@worldfish.bsky.socialIn Khulna, Bangladesh, Razia Khatun uses integrated multi-trophic aquaculture to raise fish, prawns, snails and aquatic vegetables, creating more food and income from the same pond.
🙍🏽♀️Read Razia’s story:
https://on.cgiar.org/4ed0iPR
@worldfish.bsky.socialA productive fish pond starts with good pond management. 🐟
Proper fertilization can improve natural food availability, support healthy fish growth and reduce reliance on costly feed.
🎥 Learn practical tips on why, when and how to fertilize fish ponds effectively.
https://on.cgiar.org/4eelMvK
@worldfish.bsky.socialWorldFish and partners recently brought together 50+ stakeholders in Guwahati to co-design pathways for stronger SIS value chains to look at seed supply, production, markets, processing, food safety and opportunities through school feeding and nutrition programs.
@worldfish.bsky.social🌱🐟 What if waste from one part of a farm could become a resource for another? In Mandla, India, WorldFish and PRADAN are supporting farmers to explore integrated farming that brings together horticulture, animal husbandry and aquaculture.
@worldfish.bsky.social🐟 At a workshop in Dhaka last month, aquaculture experts, researchers, policymakers and partners explored lessons from Bangladesh on Artemia aquaculture, integrated Salt-Artemia-Aquaculture systems and GIFT tilapia dissemination.
@worldfish.bsky.socialA new WorldFish report explores the future role of terrestrial animal-sourced foods and aquatic foods in bridging protein and nutrition gaps.
Read the report:
https://on.cgiar.org/4z3Cm9N
@worldfish.bsky.social🌊 In Semporna, Sabah, seaweed farming is more than a source of income. For Bajau Laut families, it is part of a way of life and helps support food, education and other household needs.
A new WorldFish story explores this. Read the story:
https://on.cgiar.org/4yiF0IF
@worldfish.bsky.socialAt India International Water Week, WorldFish supported OIIPCRA in showcasing integrated approach linking water management, climate-resilient agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture to strengthen productivity, resilience and rural livelihoods, and Odisha stall was awarded Best Stall for Presentation.
@worldfish.bsky.socialOur One Health team was at the 13th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026! WorldFish researchers shared research from Bangladesh on antimicrobial stewardship and antimicrobial resistance surveillance in aquaculture.
@worldfish.bsky.social💧 Water is at the heart of fish farming.
Episode 3 shares practical guidance on water management to help farmers maintain healthy conditions for fish growth.
▶️ Watch Episode 3:
https://on.cgiar.org/4yaQYUX
@worldfish.bsky.social🐟 In Timor-Leste, WorldFish joined MALFF and development partners to review progress across fisheries and aquaculture, share lessons and challenges, and explore how ongoing efforts can better align with national priorities.
@worldfish.bsky.socialWorldFish's One Health team is at the 13th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026, sharing work from Bangladesh and exploring how aquaculture can strengthen antimicrobial stewardship and surveillance through a One Health approach.
Learn more:
https://on.cgiar.org/4e4Lov0
@worldfish.bsky.socialThe Government of Kenya and WorldFish have established five technical working groups to strengthen coordination across fisheries and aquaculture, focusing on: 🐟 Quality fish seed 🌱 Feed and nutrition 🩺 Fish health 🌊 Sustainable fisheries management 🤝 Cross-cutting issues
@worldfish.bsky.social🤖 AI can support fisheries and aquaculture with better information and earlier action. But who gets to benefit—and whose knowledge is represented?
Explore why access, better data and involving communities in technology design matter.
🔗 Read the blog:
https://on.cgiar.org/4ArS1kA
