Merged ICFAS logos unveiled

The International Conference for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (ICFAS) has unveiled its merged logos designed by two graphics artists from the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) in time for the launching of its website on April 18, 2023. 

The final conference logo is the combined work of Mr. Czar Ian Esquivel of the UPV Teaching and Learning Resource Center (TLRC) and Mr. Gian Niño Genoveza of the Information and Publications Office (IPO). 

Esquivel’s proposed logo symbolizes the passion of the people in the field of fisheries and the goal of ICFAS to contribute to global development. The logo is a fish made up of different elements that symbolize important concepts related to the pursuit of the field of fisheries and ocean sciences 

In addition, the design of the fish implies movement in a circular, and in essence in global, direction. This movement represents the steadfast and unending commitment of ICFAS to its goals. 

Meanwhile, Genoveza’s proposed logo exemplifies the rich array of marine life in the ocean – their diverse colors, shapes, and features that create a distinct and astounding ecosystem that impact even life on land. 

His proposed logo highlights the diversity of the Fisheries industry – the powerful curves of waves, the phenomenal shapes and sizes of mollusks, fishes, and corals, among others. It also reminds the people of the interconnectivity of their waters and their lands – the preservation of both will sustain life for generations to come. 

Organized by UPV, the 7th edition of the conference will be held in-person on October 18-20, 2023 in Iloilo City, Philippines. 

With the theme, “Fisheries for the Future,” the three-day conference will gather various stakeholders from the fisheries industry, academe, government institutions, industry players, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to tackle emerging technologies in aquaculture and post-harvest processing as well as to look at the necessary interventions towards sustainable fisheries and aquatic sciences.