The conference also recommended strengthening extension services, promotion of cage fish culture shrimp culture, trout farming, introduction of high value potential fish species, development of cold chain and processing plants with model markets, use of barren and saline public and private lands for fish farming and introduction of various degree programmes in fisheries and aquaculture as well as environment protection and climate change in all the universities of the country.
Vice-Chancellor University of Baltistan, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan Professor Dr Naeem Khan presided over the concluding ceremony. He along with UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious Professor Dr Talat Naseer Pasha distributed shields and certificates among the organizers.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Naeem Khan said that we are at the verge of evolution of 'blue revolution' in the country. He said that the universities are supposed to lead through quality research, technology and education.
UVAS Vice-Chancellor Professor Pasha said that fisheries and aquaculture has enormous potential for growth and we have to cap that potential through national and international collaborations, public-private partnership, value-addition and processing. He also appreciated the organisers for conducting such a successful conference having participation from over a dozen countries. He said that UVAS is always open to collaborations and strongly supports promotion of fisheries and aquaculture.
Director General Fisheries Punjab Dr Sikander Hayyat, Ex-Presidant World Aquaculture Society from Baja California Mexico Dr Juan Pablo Lazo Corvera, Chairman Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture Dr Noor Khan also spoke on the occasion.
Over 500 professionals, researchers and faculty members from across the world and fish farmers, representatives from fish feed industry, officials from Fisheries Department attended the conference. .