Learning from the past will always be a wise way to inform a brighter future for the hatchery and aquaculture industries.

In this issue, we take a look at the evolution of fish health and welfare standards that dictate your work every day. Even in just examining the history of fish health and welfare practices, developments made in the past 25 years have led to great leaps in better quality operations.

It has led to more transparency and trust between farmers, suppliers, regulators, and consumers. It has led to better safeguards for the animals, the natural environment, and the fish farmers themselves.

What's inside?

• COVER: 25 years of fish welfare
• California's prized steelhead in murky waters
• Spokane hatcheries get upgrades
• State of the European Union's aquaculture industry
• Hatchery Hack: How can we foster the next generation? 
• And much more!