Scientific and Programme Chair
Professor S. C. Jayamanne,
Uwa WellassaUniversity,
Sri Lanka
Prof. (Ms.) Jayamanne is graduated from University of Sri Jayawardenepura in 1979 with a special Degree in Biology offering Fisheries as a special subject. She has also earned her MPhil degree in the field of Fisheries from University of Sri Jayawardenepura in 1991 for which she won a merit award from the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka.
The 5th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICFA 2018)
The International Institute of Knowledge Management takes the great pleasure to announce that the 5thInternational Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018 will be held on 23rd and 24th August, Colombo, Sri Lanka. under the theme “ Facing the Global Fisheries and Aquaculture Challenges ”. Academicians, researchers, industry experts, policy makers, professionals and enthusiastic attendees are invited to send research original research abstracts, case studies formatted according to the given format.
Covering spheres of Aquatic animals, plants in fresh or marine water aquaculture create plenty of opportunities for human. Currently the field of fisheries and aquaculture became one of the most addressable and dominant field in economic stream in the world. Fisheries products are the world’s most widely traded foods, with commerce dominated by both of developed and developing countries. Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference (ICFA 2018) make an international intellectual gathering for bringing the fields of fisheries and aquaculture forward with advanced and solid techniques applicable for sustainable future. Utilizing fisheries and Aquaculture for meeting the food demand with food security, Enhancing Aquaculture Securing Climate change and sustainability and Developing Fisheries and Aquaculture in urban areas for the betterment of national and international level will be addressed during the conference.
Final Payment Deadline
25th July 2018
Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker
Albert G.J. Tacon Ph.D
Technical Director – Aquatic Farms Ltd
USA
Dr Albert G.J. Tacon is Technical Director of Aquatic Farms Ltd in Hawaii, and works as an international aquaculture consultant, specializing in aquatic feeds and nutrition. After obtaining his PhD in fish nutrition at University College (University of Wales, UK – 1978).
Guest Speaker
Retired Chief of FAO Aquaculture Service
Managing Director, Future Fish
Sri Lanka
Plenary Speaker
Session – Technology advancement in Aquaculture
Prof. P.R.T. Cumaranatunga
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Faculty of fisheries and marine science and Technology
University of Ruhuna
Plenary Speaker
Session – Climate change and Aquatic Biodiversity
Prof. Deepthi Wickramasinghe
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
Plenary Speaker
Session – Fish biology: Immunology, Physiology and Pathology
Prof. Dr. K. MARIMUTHU
Department of Biotechnology,
Faculty of Applied Sciences
AIMST University, Malaysia
Oral presentation
Be an oral presenter of the conference and present your research to a truly international audience. Since time slots are limited send your abstract today
Poster presentation
Send your research paper to be a poster presenter at the conference and show your research work to the audience throughout the conference days. A good opportunity for extended discussions.
Attend, Network and Share
Attend the conference as a listener. Grab the most updated subject knowledge, meet the international community, Share your thoughts and get recognized.
Be a virtual presenter
If you can’t attend the conference in person but still you need to build your career with the international community? So, join as a virtual presenter. All the publication benefits are included.
Publication opportunities – Aquaculture Conference
All accepted abstracts for 5th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018 will be published in the conference abstract book with an associated ISBN (978-955-3605-06-1). All full papers will be reviewed through a double-blind reviewing process and published electronically with an ISSN (2386 – 1282) in the proceedings with a DOI Number (DOI prefix: 10.17501).
We will submit the proceedings to be indexed in the Thomson Reuters, SCOPUS and Google Scholar
- Submitting for all major indexing
- Double-blind peer reviewing
- International scientific commitee
- ISSN and ISBN
- Free online publication
- Digital preservation
- Opportunity to publish with well-reputed journals
- Easy guidance and year-round support center
Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences – Special Issue
Thomson and Reuters Indexed Journal
Official journal of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
ISSN 1391 – 2038
Editor-in-Chief Professor : U. S. Amarasinghe- University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Indexed in FAO Aquatic Sciences; Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) and Thomson and Reuters Journals Published for The Sri Lankan Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR).
Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences
ISSN: 2368-7487
Editor in chief: Dr. Zeliha Selamoglu
Belive after listening to our past participants
Mr. Aprizle Bayus Heldinto
@ AQUA 2017
Ms.Raneesha De Fonseka
@AQUA 2017
Dr. Laghari Muhammad Younis
@ AQUA 2017
Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference Organizers & Partners
Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia
Uva Wellassa University
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
Curtin University, Australia
Strategic Partners
AquaEx India 2018
National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA)
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau
Supporting Ministry
Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, Sri Lanka
Official Airline Partner
SriLankan Airlines
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