7–12 July 2025 – Dr. Saba Abdulwakil Olawale, a researcher at the Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), participated in the 2025 Annual Symposium of the Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI), co-organized by the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM) and held at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, United 

Kingdom. His participation was fully sponsored by FSBI in recognition of his contributions as a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Fish Biology.

The symposium served as a platform for in-depth discussions on the latest advancements in fish biology, aquatic ecology, and conservation. Key highlights included expert-led workshops on scientific publishing, thematic presentations on emerging trends in fisheries science, the Annual General Meeting of FSBI, and a field visit to the Bushmills Salmon Station, a key facility for salmon conservation and research.

Dr. Saba also engaged with fellow editorial board members, strengthening professional networks and contributing to strategic editorial discussions for the Journal of Fish Biology. The event brought together an international community of fisheries scientists, policymakers, and representatives from research institutes, academic institutions, and conservation bodies, all working toward the common goal of advancing innovation and collaboration in fisheries science.

His participation underscores the Institute of Bioscience’s ongoing commitment to global research engagement and leadership in aquatic sciences.

Date of Input: 31/07/2025 | Updated: 31/07/2025 | azah