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The 13th International Fisheries Symposium
ASEAN Fisheries and Marine Resources for Global Sustainability
OCT 6 – 9, 2025 | SEMARANG – INDONESIA
BACKGROUND
The fisheries and marine resources of ASEAN play a strategic role in global food security, economy, and environmental sustainability. With increasing pressures on marine ecosystems due to climate change, overexploitation, and habitat degradation, science-based solutions and strong policies are needed to ensure the sustainability of the fisheries and marine resources.
The International Fisheries Symposium (IFS) 2025 serves as a platform for scientists, academics, policymakers, and industry practitioners to exchange knowledge, experiences, and innovations in sustainable fisheries management. This symposium aims to promote the implementation of research-based policies and strengthen regional and global cooperation networks.
OBJECTIVES
Keynote Speakers
Distinguished speakers from across the ASEAN region and beyond will share insights and innovations to advance sustainable fisheries and marine resource management.
Ir. Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, M.M.
INDONESIAN MINISTER OF MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES
The latest education Mr. Trenggono was the S-2 Masters of Development Study Program in the School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development, Bandung Institute of Technology, and is currently studying S-3 at the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology.
Dr. Arif Havas Oegroseno, S.H., LL.M.
VICE-MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF INDONESIA
As an expert in international maritime law, he once led the 20th UNCLOS Conference in New York and was the Head of the Indonesian Delegation in the submission of the extension of the continental shelf to the UN (2007–2010), a role that is closely related to Indonesia’s maritime territory and marine resources.
Prof. MATSUISHI Takashi Fritz, Ph.D
HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY
Throughout his academic career, Prof. Matsuishi has authored over 146 scientific publications, accumulating more than 1,300 citations. His areas of expertise include fish stock assessment, fisheries management, and cetology—the study of marine mammals.
Dr. Pavarot Noranarttragoon
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES, THAILAND
His expertise extends to international collaborations, working with organizations such as the Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) and the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) to manage fisheries resources.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noor Faizul Hadry Bin Nordin
International Islamic University Malaysia
Dr. Nordin has contributed to various studies, including research on microbial populations in sea cucumbers and the effects of feed types on water quality and fish growth.
Prof. Wenju Cai
OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA
Frontier Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System (FDOMES) and the Physical Oceanography Laboratory, Ocean University of China, Qingdao.
The Venue
MULADI DOME
Jl. Prof. Soedarto No.50239, RW.4, Tembalang, Kec. Tembalang, Kota Semarang
Organizer & Sponsor
