UNAIR NEWS The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPK) 51动漫 (UNAIR), in partnership with the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, and the Politeknik AUP Jakarta, successfully held the international workshop “Asian Fish Welfare Network Project Improving Farmed Fish Welfare in Asia.” on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the FPK Building on the MERR-C Campus.
Guided by the overarching theme of Fish Welfare for Farmer Welfare, the initiative aimed to integrate research, education, and community outreach to refine aquaculture practices throughout Southeast Asia. The project, which is funded by Coefficient Giving, targets three of the region’s primary aquaculture producers: Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The ultimate goal is to develop pragmatic solutions that enhance the well-being of aquatic species, human stakeholders, and their shared ecosystems.
A first-time milestone
The Vice Dean III of FPK UNAIR, Annur Ahadi Abdillah, S.Pi., M.Si., Ph.D., expressed his sincere appreciation for the faculty’s selection as the co-host for this international gathering. He extended a warm welcome to the visiting experts and institutional representatives participating in the project.
淭his year represents a significant milestone, as it marks the inaugural hosting of the Asian Fish Welfare Network workshop in Surabaya, Indonesia. This follows the successful implementation of similar initiatives in Vietnam and Thailand, Dr. Abdillah noted.
Representing the faculty, Dr. Abdillah also expressed gratitude for the confidence shown by the University of Stirling. He voiced his hope that the scheduled sessions and expert presentations would proceed effectively, offering actionable insights that could propel the national fisheries sector forward.
Fish welfare as a strategic investment
Prof. Dr. Ir. I Nyoman Suyasa, M.S., from the Jakarta Fisheries University (AUP) Polytechnic also delivered his remarks. He offered a specialized welcome to the University of Stirling project team, which included Prof. Dave Little, Dr. Simao Zacarias, and Tanya Kay. In his address, he highlighted the vital connection between animal welfare standards and economic viability.
According to Prof. Suyasa, elevating welfare standards is a direct driver of higher quality yields, increased productivity, and the long-term sustainability of the industry. 淪uperior fish welfare translates to superior business outcomes. The essential message here is that fish welfare is not merely an ethical obligation; it is a strategic investment, Prof. Suyasa asserted.
As a global leader in aquaculture, Indonesia views the integration of welfare principles across the value chain as a critical advancement. 淲e anticipate that this workshop will provide a forum for meaningful dialogue, foster new collaborative networks, and yield practical solutions to enhance the stability and sustainability of Indonesian aquaculture, he concluded.
Author: Muhammad Yasir Dharmawan D.
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
