Sandwiched between port operations and a federal prison, the Southern California Marine Institute on Terminal Island is poised to become the first commercial shellfish producer in federal waters off the West Coast, farming 100 acres of open ocean for Mediterranean mussels and scallops.
On Thursday, Philip Cruver — the man who floated the innovative business concept — showed off his impressive collection of partnerships with technological and environmental companies. After a final round of government approvals, he hopes to begin farming 6 miles offshore within a few months,
“It’s been a lot of luck and serendipity,” Cruver said. “Within 60 days, we’ll be constructing the ranch, and it will only take two to three weeks to put in the lines and seed them.”
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