Christopher Good

Director of Research, Freshwater Institute


Chris Good is the Director of Research for the Freshwater Institute. His focus is on developing and overseeing the institute’s aquaculture research programs, producing peer-reviewed publications, presenting research findings at international scientific conferences, and interacting with key industry, government, and non-profit stakeholders. Since 2007, Chris has worked as an aquatic veterinarian focusing on the performance, health and welfare of production and research fish in recirculating aquaculture systems, as well as providing aquatic health and epidemiology services for off-site stakeholders. He is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and holds a Ph.D. in Aquatic Epidemiology from Ontario Veterinary College. Chris is also a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine and a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian with the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association.

Contact:  cgood@conservationfund.org    Phone: 304-870-2279    Office:  Freshwater Institute, National Headquarters (WV)


PROJECTS

Improving Feeds for Land-based Salmon Farming

Fueled by increased global demand for salmon and the opportunity to help salmon farmers accelerate development to meet this de...

Supporting the Growth of Land-based Atlantic Salmon Production

The Freshwater Institute recently completed a research project in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point...

Supporting the Viability and Expansion of Land-Based Aquaculture

A five-year plan to support the research and sustainable growth of land-based, closed-containment fish farming in the United S...