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 brought together 80 attendees for panel discussions, presentations, and facility tours focused on advancing land‑based salmon aquaculture.
"The SAS² project is centered on forging partnerships and collaborations between academia and industry,” Dr. Yonathan Zohar, the project's 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 addressing challenges in 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 in its final year, SAS² has raised $11 million in additional funding, has 23 manuscripts prepared for publication, and has attracted 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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