The Chillean Sea Bass, aka the Patagonian Toothfish, a seriously endangered species (according to the Endangered Fish Alliance among others), is supposedly being overfished, and at least 50% of the annual harvest is poached (harvested illegally).
Now, the exact status of the fish is in dispute. According to the above source "Pirate fishing fleets that disregard fishing limits are illegally catching this fish from Antarctica. Unless people stop eating Chilean sea bass, it may be commercially extinct within five years.", Chefs all over the US are refusing to serve it, several other "environmental-friendly" groups echo it's endangered "status". Perhaps "hyped claim" would be a better word.
From the U.S. Dept. of State and Commerce: "Is Chilean sea bass an endangered species? No."
It IS difficult to manage, fetching very high prices. In 2000, 16,000 pounds were harvested legally. it is POSSIBLE 2x that was taken illegally.
Sounds kind of like Global Warming. :idea:
Now, the connection.
The Algore's youngest daughter, Sarah Gore, 28, married businessman Bill Lee in Beverly Hills on Saturday.
What was dined upon at the reception by aproximately 75 guests?
Chillean Sea Bass. :jawdrop: :idea:
They were going to serve Snowy Owl, but Tipper hates poultry and Al needs fish to help keep his cholesterol down.