Because of the popularity of salmon amongst diners, it has become a popular fish to farm in fish farms. Leaving aside the green issues and all of the many arguments that prevail regarding fish farming, the one danger is that an infection can occur in the stock that might not normally appear in the wild. This is because of the close proximity of the fish stock. When this happens the whole stock is likely to be wiped out. Such a disaster has happened off the coast of Chile.
An outbreak of Infectious Salmon Anemia, or ISA virus, has swept southern Chile´s Chiloe Island, forcing early harvests and emptying once-teeming fish cages. That´s driving up global prices at US grocers and restaurants turn to alternative salmon suppliers in North America and Europe.
When the demand rises for European salmon as US markets divert their attention to new suppliers the price of salmon is likely to rise.
The good news is that other fish types are in abundance and possibly more readily available. So if your favourite salmon is not available or unreasonable expensive, why not be a little adventurous and try a different fish and a different dish?
Mediterranean Europe in particular, has always been much more creative in the dishes that the restaurants offer and any restaurant specialising in fish dishes will be able to offer tempting alternatives.
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This post was written by editor on Saturday, August 1, 2009
