December 23, 2024

Sustainable seafood: Historic salmon harvest takes place on Indiana farm

By Erica Quinlan

The AquaBounty salmon farm in northeast Indiana is capable of raising 1,200 metric tons of salmon each year. (Samuel Thomas Kendall - Kendall )

ALBANY, Ind. — The AquaBounty farm in Albany is harvesting its first crop of genetically engineered Atlantic salmon later this month.

The entire harvest includes 5 metric tons of salmon — all of which has been sold already.

“I’m proud to see AquaBounty reach this important milestone using science and technology to provide sustainable seafood for a growing population,” said AquaBounty CEO Sylvia Wulf.

“Our land-based aquaculture technology allows us to bring to market a healthy protein source. By raising our fish in freshwater from hatch to harvest, we offer an Atlantic salmon with a fresh, mild taste that consumers will enjoy.”

Salmon are grown at an AquaBounty farm in Albany, Indiana. Salmon is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. (Samuel Thomas Kendall - Kendall )

The company will continue to ramp production to its full capacity throughout the year.

Learn more at www.aquabounty.com.

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Erica Quinlan

Erica Quinlan

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