Rose Komugisha Basiita is a WorldFish scientist conducting research in aquaculture and fish genetics. Based in Zambia, her research in fish genetics is helping to advance sustainable aquaculture production in the Southern and East African region. Rose attained her Ph.D. … Read the rest
Balancing community and environmental needs in the Pacific Islands
The CGIAR Program on Fish Agri-food Systems (FISH), led by WorldFish in partnership with some of the World’s best research agencies, aims to provide research insights and solutions for more equitable and sustainable futures. WorldFish and the ARC Centre of … Read the rest
Field Notes – Replacement of fisheries-derived fishmeal with yeast-derived proteins for sustainable aquaculture in Zambia
Fishmeal is a fisheries-derived product that is used as a protein source in the diet of farmed animals, including farmed aquatic animals (finfish and shellfish). Aquaculture is currently the main consumer of the global fishmeal production. Given the sustainability concerns … Read the rest