Cobia is a tropical marine fish known for its rapid growth, delicious taste, and versatility in culinary preparations. These qualities and its amazing health benefits make Cobia an attractive choice for aquaculture. Open Blue is the leading Cobia supplier, offering healthy whitefish to restaurants and households. Its fresh and clean flavor and rich, buttery texture make our Open Blue Cobia a chef’s choice in kitchens worldwide.

In this blog, we discuss the life cycle of Cobia in detail.  

Choosing a Farming Site

The first step is to find a suitable environment to raise Cobia. With the goal of preserving other marine life, we have carefully selected our farm site, away from shore, in the deep, clean, and pure waters of the Caribbean Sea. It’s a 2,500-acre protected zone used only to raise our Open Blue Cobia to avoid displacing mariculture.

Cobia Farming Process

The next step is to start the Cobia farming process, which begins in hatcheries. Controlled breeding ensures the genetic quality of the fish. When the Cobia release eggs and milt into the water, our hatchery staff collects the fertilized eggs and provides optimal conditions for larval growth. Then, our staff transfers the Cobia larvae to nursery systems, which are carefully monitored to maintain water quality, temperature, and nutrition. This is the phase where our Cobia undergoes significant growth and development.

Transitioning to On-Growing Systems

After the nursery phase, we move the Cobia to on-growing systems, such as net pens, tanks, and floating cages. These systems mimic natural habitats under controlled conditions to foster optimal growth.

Feeding Cobia for Optimal Growth

For optimal growth and quality, we offer a balanced diet to the Cobia to ensure they receive the necessary nutrients for healthy development. This diet mimics their natural diet as closely as possible and consists of fish meal, fish oil, and plant proteins. Our feed is free of pesticides, colorants, and hormones and adheres to the required food safety and sustainability certifications.

Harvesting and Supply Chain

Once our Cobia reach market size, we begin the harvesting process. Our certified professionals process and package fillets for distribution to restaurants and consumers. We ensure our fresh and healthy Cobia is readily available to meet consumer demands.

Preparing Cobia

The culinary versatility of Open Blue’s Cobia makes it a sought-after choice in restaurants and home kitchens alike. Its fresh and unique flavor and buttery, flaky texture make it suitable for various cooking methods, from grilling to baking.

Our Sustainable Practices

Due to our commitment to maintaining the highest standards for quality and sustainable aquaculture, we have various certifications to support our practices, including:

• Aquaculture Stewardship Council
• Best Aquaculture Practices
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program
• SeaWeb’s 2018 Sustainability Champion for Vision

These certifications ensure that delicious Cobia is sustainably raised and offers the desired nutrition and flavor. As a leading sustainable fish distributor, we pride ourselves on changing how people enjoy seafood. Our nutritious, healthy whitefish comes in a variety of convenient and easy-to-prepare products, catering to a wide range of taste preferences and culinary styles. Contact us now to learn more about open blue cobia fish and where you can buy it.