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Mission

The mission of the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center is to conduct research that will solve problems limiting production efficiency of coldwater marine aquaculture. The current primary research focus is genetic improvement using an applied selective breeding program to increase efficiency and sustainability of Atlantic salmon culture.
The National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center is located in Franklin, ME and is part of the Northeast Area.
The Center Director is Brian Peterson.
Email: brian.peterson@usda.gov
Phone: 207-422-2713
Fax: 207-422-2723
25 Salmon Farm Road
Franklin, ME 04469