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For over a decade, Open Blue has been revolutionizing fish farming by moving it into the open ocean, far away from sensitive ecosystems.
Sustainable and Fully Traceable Pacific Snapper
(UNITED STATES, 8/19/2019)
Open Blue's Pacific Snapper are sustainable raised in the crystal clear waters of the Sea of Cortez in a protected area offshore Baja California Sur.
“For the first time in the world after many years of research and development, delicious premium Pacific Snapper are now commercially produced under sustainable open ocean aquaculture practices. Year-round availability will help reduce the pressure on wild stocks and will make a difference for distributors and customers that value sustainably and responsibly raised fish” says Pablo Konietzko, Director of Earth Ocean Farms.
Pacific Snapper, sustainably raised in the Sea of Cortez off Baja California.
Fully traceable, each Pacific Snapper includes a unique QR Code Gill Tag with information about Harvest Date, Permit Number, Harvest Authorization Number and Fish Lot.
Open Blue's premium Pacific snapper is produced by sister firm Earth Ocean Farm.
Consistent supply offers chef and food service professionals new opportunities for ongoing “center of plate” Snapper menu placement. With a soft, buttery texture, fresh taste, firm consistency and iridescent pink skin, Pacific Snapper is a delicious and healthy sustainable choice for many culinary applications.
Pacific snapper has ith a soft, buttery texture.
Available as frozen and fresh Head on Gutted with an average size of 1.75 pounds (800 g). 40 Lb Case. 24-25 Fish per Case average. Fillets will be available in the near future.
Pacific snapper is available year-round.
About Open Blue
Open Blue is the global leader in open ocean raised fish. The company's deep sea platform is located 8 miles offshore in waters 230 feet deep, utilizing fully submerged net pen systems. This method allows for a natural and humane growing environment for the fish while using environmentally responsible and sustainable practices. The result is a fish with exceptional taste, freshness and quality. Open Blue Cobia is renowned for its rich buttery taste and meaty texture.
A versatile fish, it offers a world of culinary potential and can be cooked a variety of ways including grilling, broiling, or sashimi style. Open Blue's Cobia is high in protein and Omega 3, while remaining free of harmful contaminants such as hormones, pesticides and colorants.
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