Breaking the mould in salmon farming as Japan confronts global warming
JAPAN Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)
A pioneering experiment in Okinawa could redefine aquaculture in a warming world In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the future of global aquaculture, Smolt Co., Ltd. and the University of the Ryukyus have launched an ambitious experiment to farm heat-tolerant cherry salmon in Okinawa Prefecture, a region traditionally considered unsuitable for salmon production due to its warm climate. The full-scale demonstration began on March 25, 2026, at the Ryukyu University Faculty of Agriculture Affiliated Farm in Nishihara Town, marking what the partners describe as an industry-first initiative to cultivate salmon in subtropical conditions. A Climate-Ready Fish for a Warming Planet At the center of the project is a specially bred variety of cherry salmon (Onco... FULL STORY