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March 13, 2007

Bush pushing to allow deep ocean fish farming

  • The plan would let companies operate fish farms three miles to 200 miles offshore, but without some of the rules on that apply to other commercial fishermen.
    • By JOHN HEILPRIN
    Associated Press Writer

    WASHINGTON — The Bush administration wants to allow ocean farming for shellfish, salmon and saltwater species in federal waters for the first time, hoping to grab a greater share of the $70 billion aquaculture market.

    A plan announced yesterday by Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez would let companies operate fish farms three miles to 200 miles offshore, but without some of the rules on size, season and harvest methods that apply to other commercial fishermen.


     
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