Breeding
Meet CAT at Aquaculture Europe 2026
September 28–October 1 | Booth 33 | Ljubljana, Slovenia The CAT team will be in Ljubljana to connect with producers, breeders and industry leaders shaping the future of aquaculture. Visit us at Booth 33 to discover how the right breeding strategy can turn genetic potential into measurable production value. From genetic data to…
Read MoreCenter for Aquaculture Technologies Welcomes Thomas Delomas as New Quantitative Geneticist
Expanding our breeding expertise to support growing demand across North America At Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), we’re seeing more aquaculture producers turn to genetics and genomics to improve the performance, resilience, and profitability of their breeding programs. As demand for genetic services grows across the US and Canada, we’re expanding our team. We’re…
Read MoreFast-tracking aquaculture’s next generation
Selective breeding has transformed Mediterranean fish farming, delivering measurable genetic gains across commercially important species. Now, the aquaculture industry is exploring new tools that could help the next wave of progress arrive faster. Aquaculture doesn’t have the luxury of time. Markets change. Diseases appear. Climate challenges grow. Yet while breeding programs can deliver progress with…
Read MoreAccelerating Genetic Gain: Why Germ Cell Transfer Is Capturing Industry Attention
Aquaculture breeding programs have evolved far beyond a sole focus on growth. Producers now balance a much broader set of priorities, including animal welfare, climate resilience, production efficiency, disease resilience, and long-term sustainability. As genetic tools become more advanced, there is a greater opportunity to shape breeding strategies around diverse traits that deliver real commercial…
Read MoreMaximize Genetic Gain: Choosing the Right Breeding Program
Selective breeding is one of the most powerful tools available to aquaculture producers, driving improvements in growth, survival, disease resistance, robustness, and overall production performance. However, because breeding programs differ in their goals, production environments, and operational constraints, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Choosing the right breeding strategy requires balancing breeding objectives, available resources, operational…
Read MoreBuilding More Resilient Shrimp Populations: Watch Diana Lagos’ Expo Larva Presentation
What makes a successful breeding programme? As the world searches for sustainable ways to feed a growing population, the future does not lie only on land, but also in our waters. For many years, genetic improvement programs in aquaculture have focused heavily on growth. While growth remains an important driver of profitability, today’s producers face…
Read MoreGenetic Innovation for Blue Food Security: Production and Resilience in Aquaculture
A 10-minute presentation by Debbie Plouffe As the world searches for sustainable ways to feed a growing population, the future does not lie only on land, but also in our waters. In this 10-minute talk recorded for Sea the Future 2026, Debbie Plouffe explores how genetic innovation is transforming aquaculture into a smarter, more resilient,…
Read MoreRevolutionising Aquaculture Through Genetics: The role of genetics in Aquaculture
Aquaculture has been evolving fast. Producers continue to be under growing pressure to deliver more – more efficiency, more resilience, more sustainability and often with fewer resources and tighter financial constraints. So how does genetics help? Genetics isn’t just about growing better animals. It’s about building aquaculture systems that are robust, adaptable, long-term, and commercially…
Read MoreReflecting on 2025: Milestones Achieved, Innovation Accelerated
As 2025 comes to a close, we celebrate another year of reaching milestones and accelerating genetic advancements for our clients through CAT’s Next-Gen Breeding™ approach. When asked to share his highlights, CEO Dr. John Buchanan reflects on a noteworthy year for the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) and offers a glimpse of what’s…
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…
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