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All Natural Culebran Cobia are carefully raised to be one of the finest quality and healthiest seafood products in the world. In the clear blue water off the coast of Culebra, Snapperfarm uses innovative ideas and state-of-the-art technology to raise Culebran Cobia in the open ocean, the planet's most pristine environment. Every aspect of Snapperfarm's operation is rooted in environmental sustainability. The deep water farm site is located several miles from shore, in strong currents. The exposed, open ocean location means Snapperfarm does not affect the sensitive ecosystems of coral reefs, mangroves and coastal areas. It also provides Culebran Cobia a clean, healthy environment free from pollutants and runoff from land.
Sustainable Snapperfarm obtains fingerlings (juvenile fish) from ultra-modern marine hatcheries and stocks them in submersible cages, where they are fed high quality diets containing sustainable ingredients. In less than a year, Culebran Cobia are ready for harvest. Snapperfarm raises and harvests Culebran Cobia at low densities in a humane and low stress process. "Firm-flesh, farm raised cobia are an environmentalist dream and a diners delight" Miami Herald Food Critic September 2003 Healthy Among sustainable seafood, Culebran Cobia has some of the highest levels of essential, heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. It is all natural - free of hormones, pigments, pesticides and genetic modification. Nor does Snapperfarm believe in the prophylactic use of drugs or antibiotics. Culebran Cobia has no detectable levels of PCB's, Methylmercury, or other harmful contaminants. Fresh and Delicious In the kitchen, Culebran Cobia is highly versatile, firm, mild, white, and very tasty. Often served raw as sushi or sashimi, it also suits discerning chefs who want to prepare dishes in their own signature style. Because Snapperfarm only harvests to fulfill orders, Culebran Cobia is always guaranteed fresh.
A Product of Paradise Half way between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the small island of Culebra is often called "the last virgin". One of the few remaining unspoiled islands in the Caribbean, its residents and visitors cherish nature's gifts on land and in the sea. Culebra boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world along with world class scuba diving and bird watching. Culebra based Snapperfarm is the only sustainable open ocean Cobia farm in the world and the only Cobia farm located in U.S. waters. Snapperfarm's Culebran Cobia is All Natural, Healthy, Environmentally Sustainable and a Product of the USA Interested in trying Culebran Cobia at your favorite restaurant? Present this Culebran Cobia fact sheet to the owner or chef and ask them to contact us. Or email us at the address below with their contact information and we will give them a call. Interested in purchasing Culebran Cobia? Email us: sales@snapperfarm.com Recipes and Restaurant Listings Coming Soon
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