Research Priorities for Raising Atlantic Salmon in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

Atlantic salmon is a top seafood choice for Americans. Unfortunately, the United States imports around 96% of Atlantic salmon meet consumer demand. There is an urgent need and opportunity to increase domestic salmon aquaculture development in the United States. The Recirculating Aquaculture Salmon- Network (RAS-N) is the first of its kind public-private collaborative network and a hub of multidisciplinary expertise in land-based aquaculture and salmon technologies. Through strong industry and stakeholder support, RAS-N is facilitating the growth of environmentally sustainable and economically feasible Atlantic salmon production in the US. The guiding principle of the network is to understand industry gaps, impediments, and needs. Annual workshops provide opportunity to engage with stakeholders, bringing in national and global experts in RAS technologies and Atlantic salmon for their input and guidance. This video highlights the 1st annual workshop, hosted by the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point’s Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility in Bayfield, WI in December of 2019. Further information visit: ras-n.org/

[@BubbleTec]

It is expected that the development of salmon farmed fish and eco-friendly aquaculture technology for fish welfare will be accumulated.
Thank you, researchers.

[@36ydna]

All the best with this initiative from Budapest. I wish my University could run an educational programme like Wisconsin on aquaculture.

[@pecivilwaterandenvior8318]

RAS is more costly, We need Biofloc and use Modeling software(use, EPA NET and SWMM) and more sensors and AI application which is real time data(Dynamic Model). Need fund for develop RAS Modeling software

[@mranderson2330]

😢poor fish

[@uw-stevenspointnorthernaqu8491]

Thank you for your comment. Fish health and welfare is a top priority for us as well as many aquaculture farmers. Fish are highly sensitive animals and prolonged stress can quickly lead to disease or mortalities. It is crucial for us and farmers to provide optimum water quality and environment for fish to thrive and survive. We strive for sustainable fish culture to support a healthy protein source for communities but also to support research for fish conservation efforts. In the U.S., fish farmers are regulated by a number of agencies including EPA, USDA, DNR, NOAA, and Dept. of Agriculture. If you have any other questions about how fish are raised in the United States, please contact us.