This funny named fish comes from the Australian Aboriginal language and means “large scaled river fish”. Native to the tropical waters of Northern Australia, Southeast Asia and Southern China they belong to the giant perch family and are also known as Asian Sea Bass. Barramundi are a highly-prized sporting fish in Australia recognized for their delicious taste and texture. It is one of the most popular fishes in Thai cuisine and known as Pla Krapong. Since they have both fins and scales Barramundi is recognized as a kosher fish.
How is Fega Barramundi Different?
Fega is one of the world’s leading barramundi fish producers placing great emphasis on producing a superior product which is traceable, sustainable and produced within an integrated environment. From the hatchery to harvest, Fega Barramundi is produced in the deep-blue salt waters of the Java Sea, 40 nautical miles north of Jakarta, Indonesia. This area of the Java Sea is free from pollution, testament to its distance from the Java mainland.
Fega has been innovating advanced methods of aquaculture with a dedication to the environment for over 20 years. It is this dedication that inspired Fega to explore the seas as an alternative to the farming of fish. As a result, Fega leads the way in the farming of Barramundi in open-ocean cages. The cages run 90 to 120 meters in circumference and float in the Java Sea. They are moored in water 25 to 40 meters deep allowing plenty of room between the cages and sea floor. This is important because the sea’s currents disperse and naturally recycle the organic by-products from the fish every minute. This constant flushing of water through the cages ensures an ideal highly-oxygenated environment. To prevent any fish from escaping and potential predators from entering, a strong netting material is used. Additionally, no potentially harmful antifouling chemicals are used on the cage’s nets which could hurt the flora and fauna.
Fega Barramundi is a superior, cleaner tasting fish with firm, white to translucent flesh which is ideal for all cooking methods. There is no muddy or off-flavor which is typically associated with fish farmed on land or close to the coast where pollution can occur. The near perfect environmental farming conditions ensure the production of a first-class product.
To see a video on how Fega farms their Barramundi: Fega Barramundi
Are Ocean Grown Barramundi Safe to Eat?
While there are aquaculture farms out there who have created a bad name for open-ocean cage farming in the Asian continent, Fega is a forward thinking company who has been successfully blazing the way for alternative, sustainable methods of the farming of fish in open-ocean cages.
See why Dr. Stephen G. Newman, an aquaculture expert and industry consultant, believes Fega is at the forefront of being one of the largest and most sustainable Barramundi producers in the world.
To check out Dr. Stephen G Newman‘s article click here
Is Barramundi Considered a Healthy Eating Fish?
If you are looking for the perfect alternative to Sea Bass or other firm, sweet tasting white fish then our saltwater open-sea cage farmed barramundi from Fega are what you're after. Not only is Fega Barramundi farmed in a sustainable manner using a vertically integrated approach, it’s also considered a super food, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and very low in mercury levels.
See why Dr. Oz names Barramundi as the #1 super food for healthy eating: click here
Where To Buy Fega Barramundi
North America:
Lee Fish USA
1060 W. Florence Ave.
Inglewood, Ca 90301-1512
U.S.A.
Contact Richard Adlem
Ph: 310.642.0680
Fax: 310.642.0684
