Fish are vaccinated against Vibrio , and will be subject to health certification prior to sale. Rae and Crystal taking a well-earned break. Taking care of the fish is labour intensive and requires considerable dedication and attention to detail. The larva on the right, some 70 days from fertilization, has been feeding on Artemia - the yellowish material clearly visible in the gut. These early stages are cultured in the dark in specialized tanks.
Environmental parameters are very closely controlled and continuously monitored.
During 1998, a shipment of fish air-freighted to Punta Arenas, Chile, arrived safe and sound after a 65 hour journey from the hatchery. Steam the fish with a little saltedwater in a wide pan. Add the white wine, the cream, salt and pepper. Stir and let it boil vigorously for a few minutes to reduce. Add the dill and cook for another two minutes.