California hopes to make fish farms more environmentally friendly. "The Sustainable Oceans Act would install provisions for siting and operating aquaculture businesses that produce finfish -- such as halibut, bass or tuna -- for the retail market." [via del.icio.us/sautewednesday]

Posted on May 23, 2006

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