The delegation from Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) visits and works with Nha Trang University
On October 31, 2024, Nha Trang University welcomed a delegation from the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) for a visit and knowledge exchange related to fisheries management and processing. This visit, mentioned in the open letter sent by SEAFDEC, aimed to expand the cooperation and research relations in the fisheries and aquaculture sector with Nha Trang University.
The SEAFDEC had 03 members, including Dr. Suttinee Limthammahisorn – Secretary General of SEAFDEC; Dr. Suttinee Limthammahisorn – Policy and Program Coordinator, the SEAFDEC Secretariat; and Ms. Pattaratjit Kaewnuratchadasorn – Senior Policy Officer, the SEAFDEC Secretariat. Regarding Nha Trang University, the representatives were the leaders of the International Cooperation Department, the Institute of Aquaculture, the Institute of Fishing Technology and Marine Science, the Faculty of Food Technology, and International Cooperation collaborators.
During the meeting, both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on numerous fields, such as fish and seafood product innovation, management and usage of seafood waste, processing and development of seaweed-based products, extraction of bioactive compounds from fish and seafood processing, and the application of functional foods derived from seafood. The representatives of SEAFDEC introduced the development goals and strategies of the Center in terms of sustainable fisheries. Meanwhile, the representatives of Nha Trang University also shared information about the University's research and training capabilities in these fields.
The meeting marked an important step forward in promoting research and development cooperation between Nha Trang University and SEAFDEC, opening up new fisheries management, processing, and product development opportunities between the two parties.