Press release: Aquatic foods make a splash at World Food Prize

WorldFish scientist Shakuntala Thilsted receives award for her influential research on nutrition, fish and aquatic food systems
DES MOINES, October, 21, 2021 – Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Global Lead for Nutrition and Public Health at WorldFish, received today the 2021 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking research, critical insights and landmark innovations in developing nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquatic food systems, including fisheries and aquaculture, and integrated food production from land and water.
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