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[troutbreath]

http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Land+based+salmon+farm+Vancouver+Island+nears+economic+viability/11677279/story.html


 "Atlantic salmon in closed-containment systems grow to market weight in 12 to 15 months, compared with 21 to 24 months in ocean-based net pens."

and they don't get seals caught in their nets

[Dave]

Good news. GM fish would really help this program along, making it even more economically viable.  My new buddy Novabonker was going to taste test this product and report his thoughts.  Over to you B ...

[Novabonker]

Good news. GM fish would really help this program along, making it even more economically viable.  My new buddy Novabonker was going to taste test this product and report his thoughts.  Over to you B ...

Slow response,business is picking up.
Because I firmly support land based fish farms, when I spoke to Dave, I agreed to try Kuterra. Got it at Safeway, and it's definitely pricey.And a little qualifier here - I'm working through a bout of Bell's Palsy which creates facial paralysis on the right side. It affects my sense of smell and taste to a degree. I rinsed and patted dry the fish, heated up my skillet with a little bit of olive oil. I ground a little salt and pepper on it. A little splash of white wine and a teaspoon of chopped shallot was added as well. I have to admit, it wasn't bad, the texture was typical of salmon and with a little saffron rice and some snow peas, it made a good meal. 
I can't see it becoming a regular part of my diet, but the ethics of how it was raised and the lower environmental footprint, as well as considerably less chemicals used might make it an alternative protein source. This industry is still in it's baby step stage, but if it takes off it should be interesting to see how the ocean farms justify their existence.

[Burbot]

Fish Farms are a crime against humanity and nature.

[Dave]

Fish Farms are a crime against humanity and nature.

Do you support land based fish farms?

[GordJ]

Fish Farms are a crime against humanity and nature.

There is nothing like a well thought out reasoned statement. I am going to completely review my thoughts on this subject now that you have added a whole new dimension of insightful information. What are your views on chicken farms or cattle ranches?

[bigblockfox]

Do you support land based fish farms?

yes i support them. wild stocks cannot handle the pressure. hope others who can invest see a market in this and expand production. if the final product is better quality there should be a market for it. nice seeing some steps in the right direction

[ClayoquotKid]

This is worth a read: http://tidescanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Namgis-Land-Based-Atlantic-Salmon-Recirculating-Aquaculture-System-Project-Final-Performance-Metrics-Report.pdf

It's a little technical, but then again, fish farming is pretty sciency.

Here's the Tides media release: http://tidescanada.org/media/raising-salmon-land-makes-business-environmental-sense/?platform=hootsuite

Both reports are linked.

Page 23 on the second (Cohort 4) shows some interesting numbers: (Unsold inventory?)

Total Processing and Sales Summary
Calendar Years >> Budget
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Average Size (kg HOG) 1.6 2.2 2.8 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.1 2.4 3.7
Harvest Volume (kg HOG) 792 28,847 19,831 40,698 63,848 47,335 74,346 274,122
Sales Volume (Kg HOG equiv.) 21,147 16,496 17,711 58,054 47,002 62,126 221,034
Sales Volume (kg) 12,684 8,894 10,891 32,703 27,306 36,341 128,818
Unsold Inventory (kg HOG equiv*) 7,847 13,729 29,542 36,979 38,450 49,488 29,339
Quality (% Premium) 85% 66% 77% 81% 85% 64% 76% 90%
Processing Yields
Round to HOG 88% 87% 89% 90% 90% 91% 89% 89%
HOG to Fillet (all trims) 65% 57% 64% 63% 64% 64% 63% 65%
Round to Fillet 57% 51% 61% 57% 58% 58% 57% 58%
Fillet to Portion (all sizes) 74% 59% 78% 70%
Live to Round (estimated) 94% 94% 94% 94% 94% 94% 94% 93%
* Fresh and Frozen
2014

A note when considering the financial viability of closed containment projects like this:

Where do their smolts come from?
Brood stock facilities and hatcheries are expensive...

[Fisherbob]

Not to mention the power expense but it looks like they have that covered.
https://www.brookfieldrenewable.com/content/asset_information/kokish_river_hydro-37702.html