Alternative sources of Omega-3
Diet is a major factor in the health, growth, and quality of farmed salmon. In particular, the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are essential nutrients in salmon feed. These nutrients are historically sourced from ocean-caught fish; however, the ocean cannot provide enough of these nutrients to sustainably supply the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.
