There has been a recent trend in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture to stock large post-smolts. This means that the fish need less time in the ocean to grow to market size, which can reduce disease potential and help to maximize production from a site.
In cold regions like Nova Scotia large post-smolts may be able to grow to market size before the onset of lethally cold temperatures.
This peer-reviewed paper uses Coastal Monitoring Program temperature data and the thermal-unit growth coefficient model to estimate the stocking weight required for salmon to grow to market size at three locations in Nova Scotia.
Results show there is potential for new, seasonal aquaculture sites in the province.
