Does Chilean Sea Bass come from Chile?
Chilean Sea Bass, also known as the Patagonian toothfish, lives in the deep waters in southern oceans near and around Antarctica. Chile’s southern tip reaches all the way down to Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica. Why is the Patagonian Toothfish called “Chilean Sea Bass”? The US State Department reports: The Chileans were the first to market toothfish commercially in the United States, earning it the name Chilean sea bass, although it is really not a bass and it is not always caught in Chilean waters. It is a different species type than the sea bass caught in U.S. waters. Because of its white meat appeal, Chilean sea bass usually fetches premium prices in specialty markets and high-end restaurants. It is a deep-water fish that can live up to 50 years and grow to weigh over 200 pounds. The popularity of Chilean Sea Bass has lead to overfishing and some danger to the fish population. Reporter Tom Brokaw, did some research into the vanishing Chilean Sea Bass and why it is so popular with ch
