Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre
The Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre, located in South Esk, Canada, is home to the oldest operating fish hatchery in Canada, established in 1873. The hatchery was built to address the decline in salmon stocks due to habitat loss and commercial fishing, aiming to improve the survival rate of salmon from egg fertilization to first feeding fry. For over 150 years, the Miramichi Fish Hatchery has played a crucial role in salmon conservation efforts, producing up to 12 million eggs in certain years. The hatchery has been overseen by dedicated technicians and fish scientists, contributing to the stocking of salmon in the Miramichi River and preserving this important species for future generations.
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