Best Paper and Dissertation Awards at Aquaculture 2025

The Aquaculture 2025 conference in New Orleans included the announcement of the Best Paper and Best Dissertation Awards, presented by the International Association of Aquaculture Economics and Management (IAAEM), recognizing research in aquaculture economics and management.

Best Paper Award

Each year, the Best Paper Award in Aquaculture Economics & Management highlights research contributions to the field. This year, the selection process had an 80% response rate. Two papers were recognized, with one receiving an honorable mention.

Best Paper Award – 2024

Winner:
H-M. Straume (2024) – Buyers in Norwegian salmon exports: Structure and trade margins
Published in Aquaculture Economics & Management, 28(3), 376-395

Honorable Mention:
F. Jensen, R. Tveterås & R. Nielsen (2024) – The traffic light system. Is it a solution to a nonpoint pollution problem?
Published in Aquaculture Economics & Management, 28(2), 177-207

These studies examine trade dynamics and environmental management in aquaculture.

Best Dissertation Award

The Best Dissertation Award recognizes doctoral research in fisheries and aquaculture economics.

Best Dissertation Awards – 2024

Dr. Adams Ceballos

Coupled Human-Natural Systems: Economic and Ecological Interactions in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Dr. Morgan Cheatham
Economics and Risk of Catfish Production Strategies

These studies contribute to understanding economic and ecological aspects of aquaculture.