Traditionally, salmon eggs are imported to Scotland then reared in freshwater hatcheries before being transferred to marine farms for on growing. However, since 2020, Scottish Sea Farms has been working with AquaGen to select the best performing fish from its own marine farms and produce offspring from those.
Scottish Sea Farms head of fish welfare, Dr Ralph Bickerdike, said: “Ultimately, we’re seeking to match the right stock to the right conditions in order to maximise fish welfare. As climate conditions continue to change – and with it, the marine environment – we’re acting now to help ensure future stocks can withstand those changes.”
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