In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, a new genomic breeding success story emerges from New Zealand’s snapper aquaculture program. We discuss how selective breeding, hatchery management, and genetic tools boosted growth, survival, and consistency across generations. Learn how this approach could reshape climate-resilient fish farming. Listen now on all major platforms!

Inspired by the 2024 article titled "Generational breeding gains in a new species for aquaculture, the Australasian snapper (Chrysophrys auratus)" by Samuels, G., et al.

Click here to read the full research article!

"Selective breeding across four snapper generations led to a 60 percent weight increase by six months of age."

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What will you learn: 

• (00:00 ) Highlight
• (00:58 ) Introduction
• (01:42 ) Selective breeding gains
• (02:41 ) Hatchery innovations
• (04:08 ) Genetic management
• (05:59 ) Climate adaptation potential
• (06:55 ) Commercial scale results
• (08:32 ) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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