Bluenose Seabass

Hyperoglphe Antarctica  

 

Bluenose Seabass is commonly referred to as Antarctic Butterfish. It is a member of the Butterfish Family and is found in the southern Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. They prefer cold water and are generally found over rough terrain and around the edges of ocean canyons.

Although this fish is caught in several countries, it is generally thought of as being from New Zealand. New Zealand has a system in place called the Quota Management System, and has given the island nation a reputation for sustainable fishery management. The program was established in 1986, with two goals in mind: conserving major fishery stocks, and making the fishing industry more efficient. Under the system, the waters surrounding New Zealand are divided into 8 zones, each with a quota of fish that can be caught per year. Some quotas in certain regions are caught within one day, others last the entire year. Bluenose Seabass is caught commercially using longlines and handlines. The quality is generally very high as the fish that is caught is being sold 30 hours maximum after it is caught.

Bluenose is highly regarded in Japan, and often used raw as sashimi. In the United States, it is generally prepared in much the same way that Chilean Seabass is prepared. Bluenose Seabass is only now starting to gain popularity in the United States. Although the meat is quite a bit different than Chilean Seabass, many chefs are using it on their menus as an alternative to it. The price of Chilean Seabass has continued to rise considerably over the past few years, as it has become very popular with Americans. Bluenose Seabass is a wonderful fish with great versatility, at a price that is much more affordable, for the chef and the customer.

 

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 Gary's Source:  New Zealand