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The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Appoints Matt Kramer as Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing
Matt Kramer has joined the growing team at the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. He will lead the company’s expanding global rollout of innovation in genetic improvement, particularly in commercial-scale genome editing for aquaculture. Matt is a seasoned commercial leader with more than two decades…
Read MoreImproving genomic selection and diversity with cryopreservation: A case study in Atlantic salmon
Sam May, our Genetic Services Lead – North America, was the Principal Investigator (PI) of the recently published study: Improving genomic selection and diversity with cryopreservation: A case study in Atlantic salmon Selective breeding is key to producing healthier, more resilient aquaculture populations, but maintaining genetic diversity is always a challenge. This study explores how…
Read MoreSam May joins as the new Genetic Services Lead for the U.S. and Canada
CENTER FOR AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGIES WELCOMES SAM MAY, THE NEW GENETIC SERVICES LEAD FOR THE US AND CANADA Reflecting its continued growth and commitment to innovative genetic improvement and strategic breeding program support, Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is pleased to welcome Samuel May as the new Genetic Services Lead for the US and Canada. Sam…
Read MoreThe Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) Launches New Low-Density Genotyping Panel for Black Tiger Shrimp
Advancing Practical Genetic Innovation in P. monodon Breeding As global investment in Black Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) breeding continues, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) introduces a new, value-driven genotyping solution designed for improved efficiency in selective breeding programs. Amid growing industry demand for sustainable production – supported by the recent research study on Brazilian…
Read MoreSelecting for Success
In the rapidly evolving aquaculture industry, where seafood demand continues to rise, efficiency and sustainability are more critical than ever. Improved genetic improvement strategies and breeding program management have been a driving force behind global aquaculture growth. Thanks to selective breeding, aquaculture species can now grow faster, with greater disease resistance, require fewer resources, and,…
Read MoreA pivotal moment for genome editing in aquaculture
CAT’s CEO, John Buchanan, and genome editing field lead Matt Josephson recently joined Ramon Amaral, CEO of Brazilian Fish, in a conversation with The Fish Site to share more of the story behind our new strategic partnership. As previously announced, CAT is working with Brazilian Fish to integrate CAT’s genome editing technology into their breeding…
Read MoreInsights & innovations: Extended abstracts from the genetic engineering in aquaculture session at Aquaculture 2025
With over 100 scientific and technical sessions taking place during Aquaculture 2025 – the triennial international aquaculture conference, hosted by the World Aquaculture Society, the National Shellfisheries Association, the Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society, and the National Aquaculture Association in New Orleans – this book of abstracts compiles the contributions of researchers…
Read MoreGenomic Tools for Enhancing Heat Tolerance in Farmed Atlantic Salmon
Melissa Allen, our Genomic Lead, recently co-authored a newly published study titled: Application of Genomic Tools to Study and Potentially Improve the Upper Thermal Tolerance of Farmed Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) With climate change driving rising ocean temperatures and more frequent marine heat waves, the aquaculture industry must find solutions to enhance the thermal resilience…
Read MoreBrazilian Fish Announce the First Commercial-Scale Genetically Edited Tilapia for Improved Performance in Brazil
In a groundbreaking move for the aquaculture industry, Brazilian Fish, a leader in tilapia production in Brazil unveils its entry into a new era of genomic technology, setting a new standard for innovation and disruptive solutions that will transform the tilapia market, enhance productivity, and deliver benefits to consumers. Similar to selective breeding which yields…
Read MoreAquaculture is entering a new era: The rise of genetic innovation for enhanced productivity and sustainability
As the fastest-growing food production sector globally, aquaculture now supplies over half of the fish consumed worldwide—a feat made possible, in part, by remarkable advancements in genotyping, genomics, and advanced breeding. These innovations are at the core of breeding programs that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth. Breeding strategies in aquaculture have evolved significantly, utilizing…
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