Ocean Pout have an antifreeze protein that allows them to live in near freezing waters off the coast of New England and Canada. Scientists have succeeded in taking genes from ocean pout and implanting them into Atlantic Salmon. The promoter for the antifreeze protein gene is used in conjunction with a growth hormone gene from Chinook Salmon, which leads to a higher concentration of the growth hormone in the blood, causing the genetically modified salmon to grow much more rapidly.
24th Annual BioBlitz!
Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 7 AM-4PM
Join us at Odiorne Point State Park to discover the incredible diversity of species found along our Seacoast. All ages and experience levels are welcome!