14.2.2 Sustainable fisheries (community outreach)

Srinakharinwirot University supports sustainable fisheries through long-term investment in aquatic science infrastructure and applied research led by the Faculty of Science. The University has established biology, microbiology and pathology laboratories, and the Faculty has developed a body of research in fish cytogenetics, examining karyotypes and the genetic diversity of economically important and native freshwater fish species in Thailand. These data are used for species identification, broodstock selection and the conservation of Thai fish genetic resources, thereby promoting the sustainable use of freshwater fisheries without undermining biodiversity. In parallel, the Faculty has developed methods for diagnosing diseases in aquatic animals, such as immunological assays for Tilapia lake virus (TiLV) in farmed tilapia and diagnostic techniques for major viral and bacterial pathogens in shrimp. These tools enable farmers and relevant agencies to conduct disease surveillance more rapidly and accurately, reduce stock losses, minimise the use of chemicals and antibiotics, and strengthen the resilience of aquaculture systems. Overall, this infrastructure and the associated research outputs demonstrate that Srinakharinwirot University plays an active role in providing scientific knowledge and tools that underpin sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the wider fisheries sector beyond the university itself.

Source 1: https://science.swu.ac.th/resunit_coe/

Source 2: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yuIimAsdHpcC&hl=en&oi=ao