Founded in 2010 through a partnership with industry leaders, Pacifico has implemented innovations in ocean farming to ensure the health of our striped bass, the health of our oceans, and the long-term availability of striped bass for generations to come.
Pacifico striped bass are open-ocean raised striped bass, not to be confused with the hybrid species currently farmed in freshwater ponds and lakes. Our striped bass (Morone Saxatilis), also known in the wild as rock fish or stripers, are large fish with black stripes running along their silvery metallic sides.
THOUGHTFULLY RAISED
Pacifico is the only four-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) striped bass. Four stars is the highest designation in the BAP program. This signifies that a product originates from a BAP-certified farm, processing plant, hatchery, and feed mill.
We are also the only dedicated striped bass hatchery in the world. We are proud to be the first marine finfish company in Mexico to obtain four star certification for Best Aquaculture Practices
Striped bass has been a prized catch of East Coast fisheries for centuries. Our ocean-raised Pacifico Striped Bass maintains an appearance, flavor, and texture that holds up to any type of preparation.
Available in
FRESH | FROZEN | WHOLE | FILLETS | PORTIONS
MASTERS OF MEROIR
Meroir is the idea that the sum of the effects of a local environment, such as climate, local nutrients and other geographical factors impact the quality of a particular product, giving them a distinct taste unique to the environment they grew up in.
Our ocean-raised striped bass are farmed in clean, clear, deep oceanic currents where the meroir gives the fish a distinct sweetness with a delicate umami second flavor profile.
PROTECTED SANCTUARY CONCESSION
In partnership with the Mexican government, Pacifico Aquaculture maintains sole rights to raise striped bass in the pristine marine sanctuary of Isla Todos Santos, Ensenada, Baja California which is part of the Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve.
Operating under Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas, The Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve covers more than 2.7 million acres and is made up of marine sanctuaries that serve as a habitat for marine mammals and seabirds, as well as commercially important fish and shellfish. Having designated reserves such as these help promote sustainable growth while also protecting ecosystems.
We take great pride in farming sustainably off the pristine coast of the islands where the Baja spirit is thriving both in the water and on land.
OUR PEOPLE ARE THE FUTURE
EMPLOYEES
We engage and support the local communities by providing meaningful jobs, ongoing training and education. By expanding the legacy of skilled and ethical aquaculturists, we work towards building Baja California as a global hub for sustainable ocean farming.
COMMUNITY
Connecting with local communities to keep the Baja spirit strong is something our team is very passionate about. Community impact programs include donating fish to orphanages and retirement homes, helping families in Ensenada by getting school uniforms for their children and conducting annual cleanups at beaches, schools and much more.
Address:
Km 104 Carretera Tecate-Ensenada, Esq. Calzada Vista al Mar