What are projected long-term effects from using a small hatchery gene pool?
We do not rely on a small hatchery gene pool. As such, we keep some 200 captive broodfish at our hatcheries, and remove and replace 25% of this population annually from the program. One of the mistakes of hatchery programs in the past was in regards to genetics and we vow not to overlook that concern. We use a specific genetic plan as a guideline to operate our hatcheries.
