News Release

Why aquaculture is fertile ground for sterile stocks

Sterility in aquaculture is more than just a breeding technique  — it’s a powerful tool for advancing sustainability, animal welfare, and industry efficiency.

Debbie Plouffe and Xavier Lauth recently shared with Rob Fletcher Senior editor at The Fish Site why genome editing stands out as the most efficient and effective solution for inducing sterility in aquaculture.

The article discusses three of the main reasons sterility matters:

Improved Performance – Avoiding sexual maturation enhances growth rates and feed conversion efficiency, cutting costs and reducing waste.

Environmental Protection – Protects the distinctive traits of wild populations helping them thrive in their native habitat, supporting a balanced ecosystem.

Animal Welfare – Reducing stress and aggression during sexual maturation improves health and can reduce mortalities.

With a growing global population to feed, the need for sustainable solutions in aquaculture has never been greater. Genome editing has a pivotal role in this and sterility sets the foundation for responsible innovation.

Read the full story here: https://thefishsite.com/articles/why-aquaculture-is-fertile-ground-for-sterile-stocks