Dr Andrew Preston takes up the position, which is a promotion for him, having been Lead, Trait Development and Land-based Aquaculture for almost five years.
Smolt Inc. has achieved this milestone through a three-year extended cultivation period, combining all-female triploid technology with high-temperature-resistant seedlings.
“I welcome this strong Board, which brings a well-balanced mix of aquaculture expertise, governance experience and investor insight," said CEO Kristian Botnen.
A new collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and oyster aquaculture company NativeAqua will use genetics to build resilience in the declining shellfish species.
