BRUNSWICK & PORTLAND, ME – August 27, 2025 – We’re joining forces to advance fish-derived research tools and clinical solutions in a way that supports science and sustainability.
Salmonics contributes expertise in developing high-quality reagents and next-generation biomedical products. SalmoGen, an Atlantic salmon breeding company, has provided access to thriving, biosecure salmon populations at the University of Maine’s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) in Franklin, ME. CCAR is dedicated to innovating aquaculture technology, supporting research, and training future leaders in sustainable fisheries.
But SalmoGen’s stock is not just any fish broodstock. They are responsibly raised, selectively bred Atlantic salmon of North American origin. Using advanced genomic techniques, SalmoGen is on track to supply commercial volumes of eggs to salmon producers in the U.S. and Canada in the coming years, enabling the expansion of salmon farming in this region.
Their commitment to sustainability runs deep:
- Collaborating with the USDA National Coldwater Marine Aquaculture Centerto commercialize their research outcomes and enable the development of salmon farming in the U.S. by creating a domestic supply of salmon eggs.
• Fish that are removed from the breeding program are harvested and provided to food pantries, but not without Salmonics harvesting the blood waste first, creating two sustainable byproducts from one fish.
• Working with fellow Cuna del Mar portfolio companies, Center of Aquaculture Technologiesand Innovasea, to advance fish production efficiency, scalability, and long-term environmental resilience.
At Salmonics, we’re proud to stand alongside a purpose-driven partner that uses advanced salmon breeding to solve real-world challenges.
And here’s the added benefit for the planet: by using fish that are already being harvested, we transform an otherwise wasted byproduct into valuable research and health products. In 2021 alone, the seafood industry generated 23.8 tons of waste, according to the World Economic Forum. Repurposing this material means less environmental impact and more innovation in the lab.
From farming waste to useful biomedical reagents, this partnership fuels innovation, bringing the unique growth and healing power of fish to labs across the globe.
