The Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) is a non-profit scientific society founded in 1984 by fishery professionals in Asia. The society aims at promoting networking and co-operation between scientists, technicians and all stakeholders involved in fisheries (including aquaculture) production, research and development in Asia. Its ultimate objective is to enhance food security and income generating opportunities for fisheries workers via sound management practices, environmentally sustainable development and efficient utilization of the aquatic resources. More information on the objectives, highlight, past and present activities of the Society are given in the subsequent sections.
14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum
Abstract Submission Deadlines: 5 November 2024
Acceptance of Abstracts: 6 November 2024
Early Bird Registration Closing Date: 10 November 2024
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Dr. Meryl Williams, IIFET's 2024 Distinguished Service Award honored with the Margarita Lizárraga Medal
23 Jan, 2025
Dr. Meryl Williams, esteemed Honorary Member of the Asian Fisheries Society, founder of the Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section of AFS and past Chair of GAFS, has just received another major award—the Margarite Lizarraga Medal—at the Committee of Fisheries. This was for her outstanding, long-term commitment to championing gender in F...
AFS Awards
21 Jan, 2025
Please click on the Download PDF Version below (open file or save as to download) to read more of the 2024 AFS Award....
Dr. Marieta Bañez Sumagaysay is Professor 12 in Economics at the University of the Philippines Tacloban College where she graduated magna cum laude with the degree Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Economics).
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