SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 26, 2025Interesting Engineering

China: World’s first salmon farming ship to raise 8,800 tons of fish yearly

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China is launching "Su Hai No 1," the world's first dedicated salmon farming ship, to reduce reliance on imports. The 250-meter, $83.6 million vessel can produce 8,000 tonnes of salmon annually, offering mobility to avoid environmental hazards and on-board processing. Operations begin this autumn in the Yellow Sea, with the first harvest expected next year, aiming to meet growing demand while reducing environmental impacts of imports.

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