Aquaculture Mini-documentary Features Entire Hatch-to-Harvest Process

Written by Lisa Pine on October 23, 2012

A mini-documentary follows the partnership involved in the entire hatch-to-harvest process, including a fingerling transfer from the hatchery at Hubbs Sea World Research Institute, stocking at the Pacifico Aquaculture farm site for grow-out, harvesting, processing at Santa Monica Seafoods, and end consumption at the Sushi School of Los Angeles.

The video was produced by the USSEC and the United Soybean Board, which has funded feed research at Hubbs and Pacifico Aquaculture to reduce reliance on fishmeal and fish oil. Soy-based feeds have proven successful at increasing the sustainability and affordability of aquafeeds.

http://youtu.be/pNmwy76AXqE

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