Maynard, Massachusetts-based biotechnology firm, AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., is making waves in the commercial aquaculture industry in both the United States and Canada. The company's primary focus is on conducting genetic, genomic, fish health, and nutrition research aimed at improving productivity in the industry as a whole. Additionally, AquaBounty Technologies operates salmon farms that utilize proprietary technology. The company's flagship product is AquAdvantage Salmon, a bioengineered Atlantic salmon designed for human consumption. AquaBounty also sells conventional Atlantic salmon, salmon eggs, fry, and byproducts. The company was originally known as Aqua Bounty Farms, Inc. before undergoing a name change to AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. in June 2004. AquaBounty's roots go back to its establishment in 1991.