International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium

Profile

The International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium (IAAC) is a global network of scientists, institutions and private-sector companies, established in November 2019, that works to conserve Artemia biodiversity, support sustainable harvesting of wild cysts, and ensure reliable supply chains from both wild and farmed sources. 

IAAC brings together over 50 institutions across more than 30 countries. Its activities include developing science‑based harvesting protocols, documenting Artemia strains, exploring strain selection and breeding, and integrating Artemia production into local socioeconomic contexts. 

IAAC organises conferences, webinars, and engages in capacity-building through training courses, contributing practical guidance on resource management and Artemia use. It is hosted by the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific.