Salmon Aquaculture

Salmon aquaculture is an important component of the aquatic industry which involves the farm-raising of salmon for human consumption. It is a sustainable form of fishing which helps balance the exploitation of wild resources and allows for the industry to meet the growing global demand for farmed salmon. Salmon aquaculture helps to maintain local jobs and can help stimulate economic development in coastal and rural areas. Furthermore, advances in aquaculture technology, including improved water management, feed formulations and genetic selection, have enabled the industry to produce high quality salmon in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. Salmon aquaculture plays an important role in the future of wild salmon species, as it helps to reduce pressure on wild stocks and can provide a substitute for wild salmon when necessary.