The Atlantic Salmon Federation and their Work with Aquaculture in the St. Andrews Area

摘要

The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) was formed in 1982, when the International Atlantic Salmon Foundation (IASF) of Chamcook merged with the Atlantic Salmon Association (ASA) of Montreal for the purpose of improving and maintaining the health and habitat of wild Atlantic salmon populations. Their headquarters and Interpretive Centre are located in Chamcook, just outside St. Andrews, NB. Many people today think of salmon aquaculture as large-scale commercial ventures in cages. However, it is important to acknowledge that salmon aquaculture techniques were initially developed to rear fish for wild stock enhancement. ASF got into smolt production as a means to augment natural populations and, along with their research partners, were among the early pioneers in developing aquaculture expertise in the region. In his book, "The Salmon Connection", published by Glen Margaret Publishing, the late Dr. John Anderson touches on the pivotal role ASF has had in the development of Atlantic salmon aquaculture. Several of the following historical details of ASF's involvement are summarized from Dr. Anderson's book and the reader is encouraged to peruse this work. Dr. John Anderson was a former ASF Vice President of Operations and Chief Scientific Advisor to thePresident, and was instrumental in locating the ASF headquarters in St. Andrews.