2. Patagonian Toothfish
Long living fish (50 yrs)
High market demand,
Farmed (South Atlantic (Ross sea))
Found in Canada, USA areas
Found in cold deep waters (45m – 3850m)
Avg. weight 15-22lb
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4. Food?
This is an American fish.
People cook this fish just like any other
fish, sautéed, flambé, fried ect.
This fish is very expensive.
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7. Info.
This fish started as a bycatch for the marbled rock cod
and grey rock cod.
There was a market for the fish around the 1970’s.
People still eat it today.
http://goo.gl/ZeyiV YouTube video on who can cook the
Patagonian Toothfish better.
8. Problems?
This fish does contain levels of mercury that could
cause health problems.
This fish is over fished
Takes long time to grow