International conferences address aquatic safety and animal health

The 13th International Congress of Aquatic Rescue and Lifesaving (CISAS 2026) is being held in Mar de Ajó, Argentina, from October 9 to 11. Organized by the Universidad Atlántida Argentina, the event brings together specialists from Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, and the United States to discuss drowning prevention, rescue techniques, and water safety. The program includes lectures, workshops on CPR and first aid, and practical rescue exercises involving dogs, kayaks, and boats.

In Medellín, Colombia, the fourth edition of AquaEpi, the International Conference on Aquatic Animal Epidemiology, took place from September 28 to 30. The conference focused on epidemiology, surveillance, and disease prevention in the aquaculture sector. Experts from Chile, including representatives from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), shared experiences regarding international sanitary standards and multisectoral collaboration to strengthen aquatic animal health in the Americas.