The ASEAN-FEN Annual International Fisheries Symposium is an annual academic symposium which provides the attendees with the opportunity to gain insights into topics in many sessions: Aquaculture biotechnology and engineering, Aquatic animal nutrition and physiology, Aquatic animal health management, Genetics and breeding, Fishing and fishery technology, policy and law, aquatic resources and environmental management, biodiversity and climate change, and additional session: EAFTA (East Asia Fish Technologists Association) session: Seafood processing technology, food safety, and security, fisheries socioeconomics and management, led by Hokkaido University, Japan; ASACHA session led by Cirad, France; Seaweed session led by Ocean University (OUC), China; Aquatic Animal Welfare Session, led by FAI Farms, UK; and Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries, led by GAF, Asian Fisheries Society (AFS). At this time, the 11th International Fisheries Symposium took place in Bangkok, Thailand, 22-24 November 2023.
Attending the Symposium left a lasting impression on me due to its thought-provoking discussions, diverse perspectives, and engaging atmosphere. As I entered the grand hall, filled with esteemed philosophers and intellectuals, I could feel the weight of knowledge and wisdom in the air. At this symposium, I presented a study entitled Microplastics Content in Water, Sediment, and Fish in The Ancar River, Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia).
The Symposium challenged my preconceived notions and expanded my understanding of these complex concepts. It made me question my own beliefs and forced me to critically analyze them. Overall, attending a symposium is an invaluable experience that combines learning, networking, and personal growth. Whether it is expanding knowledge or forging new relationships, participating in a symposium offers numerous benefits that make it well worth attending.
