Land-based Salmon Aquaculture Conference Advances Expert Collaborations
Finfish aquaculture specialists, from both academia and industry gathered in Baltimore from October 14 through 16 for the Sustainable Aquaculture Systems Supporting Atlantic Salmon (SAS²) conference. Hosted by the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) the meeting pulled together to 80 leading figures, for panel discussions, presentations and facility tours all aimed at pushing land‑based salmon aquaculture forward.
"The SAS² project is centered on forging partnerships and collaborations, between academia and industry "
Dr. Yonathan Zohar, the projects director remarked. "Our aim is to make land‑based Atlantic salmon farming both more environmentally responsible and more efficient while also cutting costs."
Backed by a $10 million USDA grant SAS² is grappling with the challenges of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) technology while simultaneously nurturing innovation, education and workforce development. The conference brought together keynote speakers, from the United States and overseas showcased research updates and sparked discussions, on product quality, feed sustainability and waste management.Now as it marks its year SAS² has managed to marshal of $11 million, in additional funding put out 23 scientific papers and pull in thousands of students and stakeholders from, across the nation.
Learn more about SAS² and it's mission to strengthen U.S. Aquaculture at salmononland.org.
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