Fish Societies
Friend Societies around the World
World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association
Founded in 2006, is a not-for-profit Professional Association to serve the rapidly expanding discipline of aquatic veterinary medicine throughout the world. WAVMA offers the Aquatic Veterinarian Certification Program (CertAqV) to certify veterinarians specialist in aquatic animals, and supports the global aquatic veterinary education through the Web Continuing Education and Professional Development (WebCEPD) Program .
Publisher of: The Aquatic Veterinarian
Fish Health Section of the American Fisheries Society
AFS is the world’s oldest and largest organisation dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources.
Publisher of: Transactions of the American Fisheries Society ; North American Journal of Fisheries Management ; Journal of Aquatic Animal Health ; North American Journal of Aquaculture ; Marine and Coastal Fisheries.
Fisheries Society of the British Isles
Founded in the 1960´s, is internationally renowned for its scientific activity in fish biology and fisheries management.
Publisher of: Journal of Fish Biology
Japanese Society of Fish Pathology
Founded in 1966, aims to promote advances in the study of fish pathology and the dissemination of knowledge specific to fish and shellfish diseases.
Publisher of: Fish Pathology
Asian Fisheries Society
Founded in 1984, aims to promote networking and co-operation between scientists, technicians and all stakeholders involved in fisheries (including aquaculture) production, research and development in Asia.
Publisher of: Asian Fisheries Science Journal
Società Italiana di Patologia Ittica
Founded in 1987, is the Italian society promoting advances in the study of aquatic animal pathology.
Publisher of: Ittiopatologia
Aquaculture Association of Canada
AAC is a registered charity with a mandate to transfer information between the various sectors of the aquaculture community.
Publisher of: Bulletin of the AAC
International Society of Fish and Shellfish Immunology
Founded in 2010, ISFSI focuses on all aspects of fish and shellfish immunology.
Publisher of: Fish and Shellfish Immunology
International Society of Developmental and Comparative Immunology
Founded in 1976, ISDCI focuses on all aspects of natural and acquired immune systems in animals throughout the phylogenetic spectrum, including invertebrates and both lower and higher vertebrates.
Publisher of: Developmental and Comparative Immunology
Fish Veterinary Society
Founded in 2011, is a forum for Veterinary Surgeons or veterinary students with an interest in fish and Fish Health Professionals.
International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine
Founded in 1969, IAAAM focuses on the practice of aquatic animal medicine, teaching, and research in aquatic animal medicine, or the husbandry and management of aquatic animals.
American Association of Fish Veterinarians
An association of licensed North American veterinarians who practice fish medicine.
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