Port Angeles Exporters of Live Hagfish (Slime Eel) to South Korea Looking to Expand
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Peninsula Daily News] By Arwyn Rice - August 17, 2015 -
A new, relatively untapped fishery is growing on the North Olympic Peninsula, with at least two fish distributors planning to expand hagfish operations to supply Asian markets.
Hagfish, also known as “slime eels,” are not eaten in the U.S. but are a popular food in South Korea, Brandt Koo, general manager of Five Ocean Seafoods Inc., told Port of Port Angeles commissioners last week.
Andy Inscore, operations manager at the Olympic Coast Seafoods said the fishing boats can offload 20,000 to 40,000 pounds of live hagfish per trip, and each employee cleans and moves as much as 1,500 pounds of fish during a 10-hour shift.
To Read Full Story Login Below.