Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Dr. Morten Rye serves as Director of Genetic Services & International Strategy at Benchmark Genetics. He earned his PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics from the Norwegian University of Agriculture and has built a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years in aquaculture genetics. He currently leads the Benchmark Genetics Services unit, overseeing the global implementation of advanced genetic and genomic support, the design and optimization of selective breeding programs, and the development of international strategic partnerships. His work bridges scientific research and large-scale commercial breeding operations. Throughout his career, Dr. Rye has contributed to selective breeding programs across more than 20 aquaculture species in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He collaborates closely with commercial breeding companies and key industry stakeholders, combining scientific rigor with practical application to enhance productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness within the global aquaculture sector
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Researcher with expertise in genetics and genomics applied to health and productivity improvement in fish.
Leading academic and researcher in fish nutrition and physiology in aquaculture, and an Associate Professor at the Universidad de Chile. His work focuses on optimizing nutrient utilization to enhance production efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture systems.
Aquaculture business development and innovation specialist, with solid experience in environmental management, fish health, and collaborative projects.
Geneticist specialized in aquaculture breeding programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Animal Breeding from São Paulo State University (UNESP), with a focus on applied genomics in selection programs. He has extensive experience leading and optimizing genomic selection strategies to enhance productivity, product quality, and sustainability in aquaculture.
