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As the demand of seafood product worldwide constantly increases, there is the need to respond in an efficient, responsible and sustainable manner. In order to do so, professionals working in the sector must be equipped with relevant expertise. Nevertheless, an overall lack of adequate skills and competencies has been perceived and acknowledge by the representatives of the sector.

In October 2nd, CONXEMAR and FAO will celebrate the VI edition of the World Congress, that this year will be focused on Climate Change and its effects on fisheries, aquaculture and trade.
World renowned experts, scientists, fisheries authorities from the main producing countries worldwide and top executives will analyse the impact of climate change on the most important species in the market and also what measures shall be implemented to mitigate them.  

The World Shrimp Congress, co-organized by FAO and Conxemar, brought 375 attendees from over 24 countries.

During the event, participants analyzed the status of the main species of shrimp (wildand farmed) sold in the European market, as well as the trends that will driveup demand in the next few years.

In its third edition this Congress has already become a point of reference.