The 5th international symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia (CAA5) is being organised by Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) and ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) here from November 25 to 28.

The symposium is expected to provide a platform for researchers, technologists, entrepreneurs and farmers to meet, share, discuss and evaluate the current developments in cage aquaculture in the region and its future.

Delegates from more than 10 countries including India will be participating in the symposium, which is focused on 5 major themes covering various aspects cage farming such as Production Systems (marine & inland); Breeding and Seed Production; Nutrition and Feed; Health and Environment Management; Economics, Livelihood and Policies.

The symposium will bring to the table, key issues related to ownership of the open water bodies in India for cage aquaculture, which needs translation into strategies and action at national and local levels, with a distinctive role for development cooperation with international players for its sustainable development.

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