Early Registration Deadline For Aquaculture America 2009 Extended
The deadline for purchasing a conference registration at Aquaculture America 2009 at the lowest price has been extended to January 16, 2009. [read more]

Abstract Deadline for World Aquaculture 2009 Extended
The abstract submission deadline for World Aquaculture 2009 to be held in Veracruz Mexico next May, has been extended to Jaunuary 31, 2009.

Asian-Pacific Aquaculture 2009
Mark your calendar! The annual meeting of the Asian-Pacific chapter will be held in Malaysia next November. More details to be released in February 2009.

Welcome to the home page web site of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS), an international non-profit organization with over 3,000 members in about 100 countries. Founded in 1969, the primary focus of WAS is to strengthen and facilitate communication and information exchange on high priority topics and emerging issues within the diverse global aquaculture community. The WAS has international chapters in the Asian Pacific region, Latin American and Caribbean region, United States, Japan and Korea. There are also numerous other organizations affiliated with WAS from diverse countries and regions worldwide. To learn more about WAS view the introductory PowerPoint presentation (Arabic, Bahasa, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Nepali, Oriya, Portuguese, Sinhala, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese), download a colorful informational poster (Arabic, Bahasa, Chinese, English, French, Khmer, Laotian, Sinhala, Thai) or [read more]

USAS Requests Publication Proposals
The USAS is seeking proposals for publications, including books, conference proceedings, fact sheets, pictorials, hatchery or production manuals, data compilations, and other materials that will be of benefit to USAS members. Guidelines for preparation of proposals are available as a pdf file. [read more]

Help WAS grow!
The WAS requests your assistance to spread the good news about membership benefits and options. You can help by downloading materials to share with others. These materials can be used for presentations to inform potential members of the benefits of joining WAS. [read more]

10% off 5-Year Membership Promotion
For a limited time the World Aquaculture Society is offering a 10% discount on Individual Memberships (with electronic copy of JWAS) if you renew or join for 5 years.  This is a savings of $30.00 (USD).  When the time comes to renew your existing membership or if you would like to join the World Aquaculture Society, you can either do so online or by returning your renewal notice when you receive it in the mail.  To take advantage of this savings, remember to select the special promotional renewal option if renewing your membership or joining online, or enter a 5 next to the Individual (Electronic JWAS) category and enter $270.00 into the amount column if renewing by mail.  

Introducing the Juliette L. Massey Complimentary Membership
Earlier this year, the WAS Board of Directors has named an award in honor of Juliette L. Massey's 20 years of service to the Society as the Manager/Director of the Home Office. For more details about the new, Juliette L. Massey Complimentary Membership and the elegibility requirements, please follow the link below. [read more]

World Aquaculture Society

Carol Mendoza, Home Office Director
World Aquaculture Society
143 J. M. Parker Coliseum
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (USA)
Phone: +1-225-578-3137
FAX: +1-225-578-3493
E-Mail: carolm@was.org

If you have specific questions or concerns, send an e-mail to one of the following addresses:

Home Office (membership issues): WAS Home Office

WAS Conferences: John Cooksey

Web Site: WAS Web Editor

See what's in the latest issue [read more]

Advertise in World Aquaculture Magazine [read more]

Winter 2009 President's Column
WAS President Lorenzo Juarez looks at the accomplishments of his year in office and the upcoming events. [read more]

APC Chapter Report

LACC Aquanoticias  

See what's in the latest issue [read more]

Information for Authors
[read more]

Aquaculture America 2009 Exhibitor Manual
The exhibitor manual for Aquaculture America 2009 in Seattle, Washington has just been posted. Click the "more" link to view the manual. [read more]

A list of non-WAS meetings can be found in the Other Meetings section.

Submit details of your meeting.

The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) promotes affiliation with other organizations that have activities and interests that match the vision of WAS in promoting sustainable aquaculture development throughout the world. [read more]

Area Inc
[read more]

Argent Chemical Laboratories Inc.
[read more]

Aquaculture Systems Technologies
[read more]

Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc.
[read more]