The International Scientific Sessions 2019 is being held on 26th July 2019 at the Auditorium of National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency (NARA), Colombo 15, Sri Lanka. The session theme is “Aquatic Research to Nurture the Nation” and sessions are accommodated on a wide range of themes, including Fisheries and Aquaculture, Aquatic Biotechnology and Animal Health, Oceanography and Hydrography, Socio-economic and Marketing, Aquatic Post Harvest Technology, Coastal and Marine Environment, Conservation and Management of Aquatic Resources, Climate Change and Its Impact.
As the leading research organization on the living and non-living aquatic resource sector, NARA contributes in knowledge sharing by conducting high quality research of national and international standards.
The Inauguration ceremony was graced by Eng.E.A.S.K.Edirisinghe, Chairman,NARA. The key note address was made by Prof. Mohan Munasinghe, Founder Chairman of the Munasinghe Inst. Of Development (MIND). The Guest of honour speech was delivered by Dr.D.B.T. Wijeratne, Assistant FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Mrs. W.P. Sandanayake, Secretary, State Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, and other distinguish invitees of representing different institutions and universities were among the participants.
The presenters include researchers in various disciplines at NARA, universities and other line institutes of Sri Lanka. Session speakers will inspire the gathers sharing their new findings and innovative ideas to have healthier aquatic environment with substantial economic growth.
