Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM
Location: Virtual
From Reproduction to Sustainability: Physiology Driving Aquaculture and Fish Conservation
Speaker: DR. Paulo Henrique de Mello, Senior Aquaculture Scientist KBD
Abstract:
Understanding and controlling the physiological mechanisms that regulate fish reproduction is key to overcoming one of the main bottlenecks in both conservation and aquaculture. In captivity, disruptions in gametogenesis, maturation, and spawning are common, but targeted approaches—such as environmental factors manipulation, hormonal therapies, and broodstock management—can stimulate reproductive performance. This presentation will highlight how these tools are applied to enable reliable breeding, support species captivity assisted reproduction and restocking programs and enhance the sustainability and productivity of aquaculture systems.
Understanding fish reproductive physiology is fundamental to advancing sustainable aquaculture and effective conservation. This webinar explores how science-based interventions address common captive breeding challenges, including disrupted gametogenesis, maturation, and spawning. Dr. Paulo Henrique de Mello will showcase how environmental manipulation, hormonal therapies, and strategic broodstock management enable reliable breeding, support assisted reproduction and restocking programs, and strengthen the long-term productivity and sustainability of aquaculture systems across research, industry, and conservation.