Abigail Elizur has applied advanced science and technology to the aquaculture industry to secure sustainable production. Reproduction in captivity is a major bottleneck in the domestication of aquaculture species and her work successfully enabled the closing of the life cycle of a number of species for industry production. From spawning the southern bluefin tuna, a world first for this endangered species to controlled spawning of the pearl oyster enabling precise management of mating, a key to implementation of genetic programs