Animal Acquisition
Through the years, the Aquatron has built a resource list of places, people, companies and other research facilities from which quality research animals can be obtained. Aquatron staff can assist in the process of obtaining research animals for use in the facilities. This service includes:
- List of Suppliers
- Providing transport options
- Assisting in obtaining the proper permits
- Providing personnel and assets to transport animals
Fin Fish Species currently in use at the Aquatron Laboratory:
Common Name |
Scientific Name |
Details |
Atlantic salmon |
Salmo solar |
All life stages, wild and cultured |
Atlantic Cod |
Gadus morhua |
All life stages, wild and cultured |
Atlantic mackerel |
Clupea harengus |
Eggs, larvae & juvenile |
Zebra fish |
Danio rerio |
All life stages, various strains |
Gold fish |
Carassius auratus |
Adults |
Mummichog |
Fundulus heteroclitus |
Adults, wild captured |
Tilapia |
Oreochromis niloticus |
All life stages |
Rainbow trout |
Oncorhynchus mykiss |
Adult |
Atlantic whitefish |
Coregonus huntsman |
All life stages |
Green Crab |
Carcinus maenas |
All life stages |
Tunicate |
|
All life stages |
Frog |
Xenopus laevis |
All life stages |
Frog |
Xenopus tropicalis |
All life stages |
Sea Urchin |
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis |
All life stages |
Blue mussel |
Mytilus edulis |
Adults |
Lobster |
Homarus americanus |
Adults |