Video: Sustainable aquaculture hatch-to-harvest

Our Friday video this week comes from the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). It takes an in-depth look at Pacifico Aquaculture’s operation at Isla Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico, which raises native white bass and hybrid striped bass, among other species.  

The 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 site for grow-out, harvesting, processing at Santa Monica Seafoods, and end consumption at the Sushi School of Los Angeles.

USSEC 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.

“We believe this video will give people a close-up look at the fish farmers, hatchery biologists, and other supply stream participants who are committed to making aquaculture a sustainable resource,” said Michael Cremer, International Program Director of USSEC.  

“With global aquaculture projected to supply 60 percent of all seafood consumed by 2020,” Cremer said, “we need to educate the public by showcasing more operations like Pacifico that are producing high quality seafood in an environmentally sound manner.”