Athens International Conference on Aquaculture
City Unity & Development for Training and Consulting
3-4 July 2025
Innovation, Sustainability, and Networking in Aquaculture
Day 1: Sustainability and Environmental Impact in Aquaculture
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Registration and Welcome Coffee
Opening Remarks
Overview: Introduction to the workshop objectives, importance of aquaculture to global food security, and sustainable practices.
Speaker: Greek Aquaculture Association
Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organisation HAPO, Apostolis Touralias Président of HAPO
Sustainable Practices in Aquaculture: Challenges and Opportunities
Coffee Break
Sustainability in Aquaculture
Moderator: Aquaculture Expert, Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food
Innovation in Aquaculture
Dr.Abdulghani A. Hamad Abdulghani Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya :
Overview of Modern Aquaculture Trends, role of innovation in aquaculture growth (Genetic advancements and selective breeding, Biofloc, RAS, IMTA…)
Biodiversity conservation and responsible sourcing
Mohamed Salah Romdhane Professor University of Carthage INAT Tunisia:
Restorative aquaculture and Responsible Investment: Innovative strategies designed to revitalize aquaculture practices and promote responsible investment for a thriving aquaculture sector
Sustainable Feed Alternatives and Resource efficiency, Feed efficiency, Fish nutrition and intensive aquaculture
Dr. Nesrine Zayenne, Aquaculture Associate Professor University of Carthage Tunisia: Trends in food industry and potentialities
Discussion Points: Innovations in feed formulations (e.g., plant-based alternatives), circular economy applications, and minimizing waste in aquaculture.
Lunch Break
Sustainable Feed Alternatives and Resource Efficiency (continuous)
Dr. Nesrine Zayenne, Aquaculture Associate Professor University of Carthage Tunisia: Nutritional requirements of farmed fish
Environmental Impact and Sustainable Practices
Dr.Mohamed Salah Romdhane : Professor University of Carthage Tunisia: Fish farm and environmental monitoring
Dr. Salah Atiya Ramadhane : Professor, Omar Mokhtar University Libya: Quality management and assessment, waste reduction
Discussion Points: Integrate aquaculture planning with other coastal resource users through an Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) approach to balance environmental, social, and economic interests
Field trip
Topic: Successful case studies from North Africa and Europe on implementing sustainable practices.
Facilitator: Dr. ............, Technology & innovation lead, Aquatic Europe
Day 2: Regulatory Frameworks, Policy Development
Case Study Presentations
Dr. Abdulghani A. Hamad Abdulghani, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya: : Overview on the Libyan aquaculture sector
Coffee Break
Eng. Sofien Ben Abdelhamid : Fish farms implementation and Aquaculture stakeholders
Dr. Nasser Faraj Ahsouna, Benghazi University, Libya : Aquaculture Management in Libya, Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Arbia Jihene Jihene Jebeniani, Professor University of Carthage IHEC Tunisia: Risk management of aquaculture project
Lunch Break
Workshop
Group Work: Participants brainstorm and design solutions to conciliate aquaculture development and environmental footprints reduce.
Closing Session
"Aquaculture’s Contribution to Global Food Security: The Road Ahead"
Dr.Abdulghani A. Hamad Abdulghani, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya: Overview: Concluding remarks on the importance of aquaculture for future food security and action steps moving forward.
Dr. Abdellatif Darwish PhD Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens.
The role of sustainability in South Mediterranean aquaculture, trends, and challenges in adopting environmentally friendly technologies.
Policy and Regulations
Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organisation HAPO, Apostolis Tourallias President of HAPO
Fish farm/Hatcherie/fish food industries
2:00 pm - 12:20 pm
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