Conference AQUA 2024

From August 26^th to 30^th 2024, a delegation from the Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters of the University of South Bohemia participated in the scientific conference AQUA 2024, organized under the auspices of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) and the European Aquaculture Society (EAS). The conference was held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters was represented at this event by a total of 23 participants, including scientific and academic staff, PhD students, and students from the master's program "Fisheries and Protection of the Waters." The FFPW USB representatives presented a total of 12 oral and 6 poster contributions at AQUA 2024. These presentations and posters covered topics such as precision farming, RAS, ponds, broodstock management, selective breeding, early life, fish and crustacean nutrition, feed additives, non-native fish species, fish population monitoring, scientific collaboration, training and education, and more. Master’s program students played a significant and active role under the guidance of organizers from the EAS student section in the organization of participant registration and individual conference sections. During the traditional Trade Show, FFPW showcased its own booth with promotional, professional, and scientific materials. This event significantly contributed to the promotion of the faculty and the CENAKVA center, offering their open infrastructure access to the international scientific community. We believe that this activity will enable further scientific and educational connections between FFPW USB, CENAKVA, and other research institutions abroad.