Forte Biotech
Developed in partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS), this patented technology allows farmers to quickly diagnose diseases without the need for any expert help.
Maria Fernanda Vilches
Wu Hung
Maria Filipa Castanheira
Maria, born and raised in Portugal, fulfilled her childhood dream of working with marine life by studying Marine Biology and Biotechnology. Her interest in aquaculture grew during her undergraduate studies, leading her to embark on a professional career at a prominent Gilthead Seabream and Seabass hatchery in Europe. This experience provided her with invaluable knowledge about the industry. Fuelled by her passion for learning, Maria pursued a Master’s degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries, specialising in Aquaculture. During her master’s thesis, she developed a strong awareness of fish welfare. She subsequently dedicated several years to academia, engaging in research projects at the University of Algarve, and obtaining a PhD in Biological […]
Han Han
Founder and President, China Blue Sustainability Institute, a Steering Board member of Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI). Han has led China Blue to deeply explore the sustainable development among fishery and aquaculture communities in Hainan. Anchoring in the public governance of fishery and aquaculture, China Blue is committed in providing advisory for the government decision-making, facilitating the innovative solutions for the industry, and enhancing the public knowledge of the ocean science and culture.
Gemma Meermans Matainaho
Gemma Meermans Matainaho is a Papua New Guinean National who is currently serving as the Acting Director, INFOFISH. Prior to joining INFOFISH, she served as a senior government officer, with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in Papua New Guinea for a period of 15 years. Gemma is an industry expert and professional, who has worked closely with senior executive management in not only formulating strategy, but also implementing it at the functional and technical level, in close cooperation, support and advocacy for industry partners and stakeholders at all levels. Gemma’s passion and professional area of expertise is in international business, fisheries trade and marketing, and she is a strong believer […]
Aiko Yamauchi
After researching fisheries management systems and community based management cases in Japan’s coastal fisheries, Aiko joined WWF Japan as the Ocean and Fisheries Group Leader. She Joined Seafood Legacy in 2019 and manages the pre-competitive seafood business platform program in collaboration with domestic and international stakeholders. Aiko also plays the role of the independent coordinator of the “IUU Forum Japan” which is a coalition of Japan based NGOs group. Aiko holds a doctor’s degree of marine science from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and a bachelor’s degree of fisheries science from Tokyo University of Fisheries. Member of the special committee of stock management of the Fisheries Policy Council […]
Ken Loon Tan
Belinda Lee
Masaya Katoh
Masaya Katoh is Secretary General of Marine Eco-Label Japan Council and Assistant to Director of Japan Fisheries Association. He previously worked as Director, Research Center for Bioinformatics and Biosciences (formerly RC for Aquatic Genomics) NRIFS, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA). He has had a special focus on sustainable fisheries in Asia and had worked as Deputy Chief of Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department of Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/MFRDMD) for eight years. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Zoology from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree in Marine Sciences from University of the Ryukyus.