From egg to plate: the lifecycle, the people and the progress at our Mie facility.
Salmon change as they grow, and each stage calls for different conditions and care. Explore the lifecycle to see how the fish develop and how the production team supports them along the way.
The lifecycle begins with eggs incubated under carefully managed conditions. The team monitors development and water quality as the embryos grow and the first fish hatch.
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After using the nutrients stored in their yolk sac, the young fish begin feeding. The team pays close attention to feed, behaviour and water conditions during this early stage of growth.
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Explore the facilityAs the fish develop, they undergo the biological changes that prepare salmon for life in saltwater. The team monitors their readiness and manages the transition between production stages.
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Explore the facilityThe fish continue growing after the smolt stage. Feeding, fish health and water conditions remain central to daily work as the salmon move towards the final growth phase.
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Explore the facilityIn the planned pre-grow-out stage, salmon continue towards a larger size in Buildings C1 and C2. This step connects juvenile production with the final grow-out phase.
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Explore the facilityDuring grow-out, the salmon increase in size towards harvest. The team adjusts feeding and monitors the fish and their environment throughout this stage.
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Explore the facilityAt harvest, the focus moves from growing the fish to handling and preparing the product. The planned processing operation will connect this final stage with the rest of the production chain on site. Offcuts from processing will be used to make pet food.
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Explore the facilityThe lifecycle shown is an illustration of the planned production process. Stage durations and weights are indicative; they are not live operating results or a project completion schedule.
Fish production is daily, practical work. Our production team follows the development of the salmon, monitors their environment and manages feeding and husbandry across the lifecycle.
Meet our teamsThe Academy brings together learning about fish biology, welfare, feeding, water quality and operating systems. Practical training connects that knowledge with safe routines and the responsibilities of each role.
Good aquaculture depends on people who understand the fish, the systems and the decisions their work involves. The Academy’s curriculum connects the science of salmon farming with the practical skills needed in land-based recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), from fish care and water quality to processing and safe working practices.
The Academy combines online learning with practical training relevant to different roles. It helps employees understand how to carry out their responsibilities and why each task matters. Online courses can be taken at each person’s own pace and repeated when needed.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) link learning with daily work. Training explains the principles behind these procedures, helping employees understand how consistent working practices support fish welfare, safety and quality.
Understanding the salmon lifecycle, nutrition and feeding provides a foundation for caring for fish through each stage of production.
How recirculating systems work, how their components interact and how water quality affects fish health and production.
Fish welfare, health monitoring and the practices used to help prevent the introduction and spread of disease.
Beyond farming: salmon processing, handling, hygiene and product quality, connecting knowledge of the fish with the care needed as salmon is prepared for market.
Workplace safety, environmental responsibility and communication sit alongside technical learning, reflecting the range of skills people need to work effectively together.
The Academy supports employees as they develop their knowledge, strengthen their practical skills and take on the responsibilities of their roles, building the capabilities our teams need for the continued development of land-based aquaculture.
A structured learning approach develops the skills behind operational excellence, fish welfare, product quality and continuous improvement across our facilities.
Training includes modern aquaculture technologies, monitoring systems and data-driven decision making, so employees can operate complex land-based farming systems with confidence.
The Academy supports long-term career development, creating opportunities to expand expertise, take on new responsibilities and grow within the organisation.
A photographic record of the journey so far, from our Mie facility.
Young salmon in Department 3, Mie. Filmed in September 2026.
Salmon swimming in the production tanks at our Mie facility.
