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Chilean Sea Bass
(Nototheniidae)

Market Names: Patagonian Toothfish, Antarctic Cod

Is It Wild or Farmed? Chilean Sea Bass is wild caught.

Where is it fished? Chilean Sea Bass is a migratory species that can be found throughout the Antartic.

How is it fished? Chilean Sea Bass is fished commercially through the use of bottom trawling and long lines.

Where does The Lobster Place Source it? The Lobster Place procures Chilean Sea Bass through frozen seafood dealers like Kendell Seafood and Mark Foods.

Is it sustainable? Chilean Sea Bass levels are low and the population is currently experiencing overfishing.  Chilean Sea Bass are naturally vulnerable to over fishing because they are slow growing and reproduce late in life.  In addition, fishing techniques such as bottom trawling, and long lines can be potentially dangerous to marine habitats. Because Chilean Seabass is fished in remote Antarctic waters, proper management and enforcement practices are difficult to implement.

For more information, visit the following sites:

Blue Ocean Institute - Chilean Sea Bass

Monterey Bay Aquarium - Chilean Sea Bass

What is the flavor/texture profile? Rich, melt-in-your-mouth flavor w/ large firm moist flakes.

How do I Cook it?

Steamed Chilean Sea Bass w/ Garlic Ginger & Cilantro

Sauteed Chilean Sea Bass

Chilean Sea Bass w/ Light Soy & Chive Sauce