"Founded by Cheol Hong Park after learning that sturgeon were listed as endangered or threatened in 1998, this aquafarm raises sturgeon as a conservation-minded caviar producer. It houses about 3,500 Siberian and Ossetra Russian sturgeon and focuses on farming to avoid disturbing wild populations while improving knowledge of the species. Because Korean diners prefer very fresh, often raw seafood, the operation emphasizes local, minimally processed caviar tailored to regional tastes; Park consults extensively with chefs to refine salting, freshness, and other product characteristics, which both expanded his customer base and enabled production specifically suited to the Korean market. Video coverage highlights the large facility and the careful, detailed processes used to harvest and sell the caviar." - Terri Ciccone