The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), UP Visayas hosted world-renowned aquaculture pioneer Dr. Patrick Sorgeloos for its World Expert Lecture Series on October 15, 2026.
The hybrid event, held at the CFOS Audio-Visual Hall and streamed via Zoom, was attended by the UPV faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and fisheries stakeholders
Sorgeloos, Emeritus Professor at Ghent University in Belgium, presented “A Personal Perspective of 50 Years of Aquaculture Progress: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward.”
Globally recognized for his groundbreaking work in hatchery systems, live-feed technologies, and Artemia production and utilization, Sorgeloos shared a comprehensive overview of the historical evolution and breakthroughs in global aquaculture over the last five decades. Drawing from his extensive personal career, he reflected on major industry milestones while offering practical strategies to address modern challenges for sustainable aquatic resource management.
The activity was aimed to deepen awareness of historical developments in aquaculture, strengthen international academic engagement, and highlight fisheries as vital professions for food security, livelihood development, and sustainable resource management.
The lecture was made possible through support from the UP Office of International Linkages (UPV OIL) WELS and Hosting Grant Programs.
Text and photos by Lenilyn B. Gallos
