Bill would limit Gulf fish farming appeal

Proposed legislation could make the Gulf of Mexico less appealing for the nation's first commercial offshore fish farms. Legislation proposed by Rep. Lois Capps, D-Calif., would be illegal to use oil or natural gas platforms for fish farming operations. Many consider the presence of 4,000 such platforms the Gulf's primary advantage as an aquaculture destination. Proponents have touted them as perfect workstations. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 12/31/09)