Atlantic salmon farming occurs in Tasmania and, like many forms of food production, is increasingly exposed to the impacts of climate change. Rising water temperatures can place stress on farmed salmon and contribute to disease outbreaks, creating challenges for the industry and the communities that depend on it. In response, some salmon breeding programs are exploring selective breeding approaches to develop fish that are more tolerant of warmer conditions and potentially more resilient to emerging disease risks. This adaptation story highlights how aquaculture industries are beginning to respond to a changing climate, and the opportunities and challenges involved in building resilience for the future. 

Read more about selective breeding of salmon in the following SALTAS page here and a related ABC article here.