Collaborating Organisations: European Association of Fish Pathologists (EAFP), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), Federation of Veterinarians in Europe (FVE), European College of Aquatic Animal Health (ECAAH), International Partnership for Aquatic Veterinary Education (i-PAVE) and World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA)

Workshop Objectives: With animal diseases being one of the greatest obstacles to aquaculture development and sustainability, a well-trained workforce of aquatic veterinarians and other aquatic animal health (para-veterinary) professionals is essential.  This session will outline several efforts to understand what educational programs exist, how these provide and recognize competency in diverse knowledge, skills and experience needed for this workforce, and, with panelists and audience input, develop possible future actions to ensure aquatic animal industries are well supported.