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Sustainable sablefish farming in Puget Sound … something new or the same old story?

 

Sablefish (Wikipedia)

"A first-in-the-U.S. pilot research project to develop sustainable practices for farming sablefish has now progressed to the point that a full-color sales sheet can boast to wholesalers about the “pearly white flesh, large velvety flakes, and sweet, rich flavor” of this native deep-sea fish, long a traditional food of the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest."

Part of the process of innovation is the culture's adoption of technology. The negative externalities of environmental pollution and the spread of disease to wild and/or native fish stocks are reasons for negative public perceptions of modern aquaculture. 

While the resulting political response is obvious - the ban on commercial net pen fish farms in Puget Sound - numerous civil society organizations like the ASC and the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch have an obvious stack in animal health and protection of the natural environment - the obvious political ambitions of Hilary Franz aside.

" … Probotic's innovative system combines advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to clean fish pens autonomously and efficiently. The company has conducted real-world tests of the system during the last eight months in partnership with Ballangen Sjøfarm. It has made significant improvements to ensure the system can withstand harsh conditions over time."

Protection of the natural environment and animal health are good business practices. If indeed some things never change, perhaps there is something new …