World aquaculture and fisheries increasingly becomes very important industry. Total world production of aquaculture and fisheries recently reach around 170 million tons. ASEAN region is of the very dynamic producer and supplier of world aquatic products. With the mission of promoting collaborative education, research and exchange in aquaculture and fisheries science and technology in the region and with the worldwide institutions, annually ASEANFEN including 18 university members organizes the international fisheries symposium to share the new and advanced research and technology development as well as to address to the newly emerged issues in aquaculture and fisheries for sustainable development. This sixth international fisheries symposium (IFS2016) will be co-hosted by Can Tho University, Nong Lam University, Nha Trang University and Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry with the theme of “Promoting Healthier Aquaculture and Fisheries for Food Safety and Security”.
