SALMON SCIENCE HUB

Since the inception of Tasmania’s Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry in 1984, research has been a key component of industry operations. The initial process of bringing eggs to Australia, then hatching and rearing them, was a research project in itself. Organisations such as CSIRO and IMAS have been among the major contributors to this research, along with the various companies involved in the production of Atlantic salmon.

Both the science and our understanding of aquatic environments have developed significantly since the Atlantic salmon farming industry began. Today, physical monitoring of the marine environment, improved understanding of the physical response in the immediate vicinity of farming operations, and complicated computer modelling of ocean processes are helping researchers to predict what might happen in aquatic areas if certain levels of Atlantic salmon farming occur and different future environmental conditions are experienced.

Salmon research and related environmental studies have continued to improve our understanding of Atlantic salmon farming in Tasmania, including its impacts and how it can be sustainably managed.

In this website, we capture and share that knowledge with you.

Social and economic research focuses on understanding how salmon farms interact with the community, including social license and the value of Atlantic salmon aquaculture to the economy. It also explores the impacts of climate change on Atlantic salmon aquaculture, and changes in seafood consumption and exports.

Research to understand interactions between Atlantic salmon farming and the marine environment has been a key area since the industry began. Over time, and as the industry has grown, our understanding of the environmental response to Atlantic salmon farming has changed.

Since the industry began, Atlantic salmon health and performance has been a key research area for aquaculture experts in Tasmania, with targeted scientific support to assist industry and government.

Tasmania’s Atlantic salmon industry began in 1984, and has grown to become the primary industry with the highest gross value of production (GVP) in Tasmania today. Over this time, research investment has increased and dedicated programs have been established in key areas such as fish health, production and the environment.