WorldFish has been recognized for its work in Nile tilapia. WorldFish fisheries scientist
Modadugu Vijay Gupta was awarded the
World Food Prize for his research on genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) in support of food and nutrition security in food-insecure regions.
Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, a food nutritionist with WorldFish, received the 2021 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking research, critical insights, and landmark innovations in developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquaculture and food systems. ==Impact==