Barry A. Costa-Pierce, Ph.D., FAAAS, is a distinguished expert in the field of International Aquaculture Development, particularly in the context of the International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM), and was one of the researchers involved in the creation of iAVS. His expertise in international aquaculture development is highly relevant to the principles and goals of iAVS.

Dr. Costa-Pierce's expertise in International Aquaculture Development is of great importance to iAVS due to the emphasis on sustainable and efficient fish production.

Dr. Costa-Pierce's knowledge of international aquaculture development, particularly in the context of small-scale farmers, provided valuable insights into optimizing the efficiency and sustainability of iAVS systems.

Furthermore, Dr. Costa-Pierce's experience in international aquaculture development was crucial for the development of strategies to promote sustainable and efficient fish production practices within iAVS. His expertise in small-scale farming, value chain development, and international agricultural systems helped in designing iAVS so that it effectively addressed fish production challenges, promoting sustainable and efficient fish production.

Dr. Costa-Pierce's contributions to the development of iAVS helped to optimize the efficiency and sustainability of iAVS systems. His work on small-scale farming, value chain development, and international agricultural systems also contributed to the development of innovative approaches for sustainable fish production within iAVS.