A 20-member delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) attended World Aquaculture Singapore 2026, held from June 2 to 5.
Organized by the World Aquaculture Society, this event brought together researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers from the global aquacultural sector to discuss yield production through nutrition, health, genetics, and resource management.
Faculty members and students from HZAU's College of Fisheries, College of Economics and Management, and College of Informatics participated in the conference, where they showcased the university's latest research on smart aquaculture, pond farming, wastewater treatment, and aquaculture economics.
Professor Li Dapeng highlighted China's progress in applying digital technologies to improve freshwater pond farming. He said tools such as sensors, data analysis, and smart management systems are helping make pond aquaculture greener and more efficient.
Professor Wang Chunfang delivered a report on an intelligent feeding system designed to reduce waste and improve feeding accuracy. Professor Li Li presented research on the use of beneficial bacteria to remove nitrogen from aquaculture wastewater. Other faculty members discussed topics including fish behavior under low-oxygen conditions, sustainable largemouth bass farming, and ways to reduce viral infection in common carp.
Five graduate students from the College of Fisheries also delivered oral presentations on fish growth, pond design, and wastewater treatment.
During poster sessions, HZAU researchers showcased their work on disinfection, sonar-based estimation of fish biomass, grass carp stress responses, and the role of digital technologies in strengthening aquaculture supply chains.
The conference provided HZAU researchers with a platform to share their findings and to learn more about global trends in sustainable aquaculture.

The HZAU delegation poses for a group photo during the annual conference of the global aquaculture sector in Singapore. [Photo/new.hzau.edu.cn]