Salmon Evolution has just announced its first smolt release from its land-based salmon facility at Indre Harøy, the construction of which began two years ago. The company aims for the facility to have a capacity of 36,000 tonnes as of 2028, when it has completed its third phase.
"Since we started construction back in May 2020, this is the moment that we all have been waiting for. I am extremely proud of our organisation and the fact that we have been able to adhere to our ambitious timeline, even with the challenges faced us during the pandemic," says Håkon André Berg, CEO of Salmon Evolution.
Approximately 100,000 smolt was released from the facility with an average weight of 300 grams. The smolt came from Kraft Laks, Salmon Evolution's in-house smolt facility which was acquired in August 2021 with a great track record of providing good quality smolt to Norwegian salmon farmers.
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Smolt transportation from Kraft Laks to Indre Harøy took place with a live fish carrier, then pumping the fish into the first fish tank. During the process the fish health and wellbeing were monitored, with no negative health indicators showing up.
This marks a major milestone in the testing and commissioning phase of Salmon Evolution's project, which began in December of last year. In the coming months the company will be increasing production at the facility and plan to release the next smolt in May of this year. Steady smolt release volumes are anticipated to happen from the last quarter of 2022.
"This is just the beginning. As we now move forward, our number one priority is the biology in our farm. Good biology will improve fish quality and translate into strong growth, which finally will be reflected in the financial performance. With our organization now totalling more than 40 highly skilled employees, I am more confident than ever in our mission – extending the ocean potential," concludes Berg.
For more information on Salmon Evolution visit their website, HERE.
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