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The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS) joins others in the shrimp aquaculture industry in mourning the passing of Dr. Dean Akiyama on 13 October at the age of 70. Akiyama was honoured in June with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the third annual TCRS Shrimp Summit.
“Dean was more than just a great scientist," said George Chamberlain, President of TCRS and an early collaborator with Akiyama. "He was a delightful human being who quickly earned the affection and respect of everyone around him."
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognised Akiyama's "enduring achievements in science, commercial production, and education that have advanced the productivity, sustainability, and livelihoods of shrimp farming," The video above was recorded just prior to the presentation.
Akiyama always exuded the Aloha spirit – treating everyone with kindness and respect – that was ingrained in him in Hawaii. Those who have had the privilege to work with Akiyama have posted pictures, testimonials and memories online that attest to his immense popularity and impact.
