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Proposed Offshore California Fish Farm to Create 300+ Jobs

Pacific Ocean AquaFarms (POA – www.poaquafarms.com), based in California, is developing an aquaculture facility in the open ocean off the shores of southern California. The fish farm facility, which will utilize the latest science and technology, would be located in federal waters to sustainably grow California yellowtail (Seriola dorsalis), a native species.

Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed Don Kent, CEO of Pacific Ocean AquaFarms and The Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, to learn more about this pioneering project in California, as well as the benefits to the state, which includes the creation of estimated 300+ jobs and over $50 million in sales annually. Don also discusses the immediate need for passage of federal legislation to help support growth of the offshore aquaculture industry in America…

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