Pushing for cooperation in the development of Atlantic salmon vaccines and management of aquatic animal diseases.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (Director Choi Yong-seok) announced that on the 13th, an "MOU for the exchange of disease management for Atlantic salmon and aquatic organisms" was signed at the conference room of Eco Aqua Farm (Representative Jin Hyo-sang), located in the "Busan Smart Aquaculture Cluster." This MOU was initiated to promote the activation of the domestic smart aquaculture cluster and the development of the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry through disease management. The main contents include cooperation in research and technology development for diseases of aquatic organisms including Atlantic salmon, and regular sharing of academic information. The National Institute of Fisheries Science has been focusing on research on domestic Atlantic salmon diseases and the development of customized preventive vaccines since 2023, and it is expected to greatly contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the domestic aquaculture industry through mutual ...