An octopus covers an Ocean Fathoms wine bottle that had been kept at a depth of 70 feet for several months. Or at least that is what they were doing until the California Coastal Commission got wind of the business. Still, Ocean Fathoms anticipated a solid market, partly because of how the product looked after coming out of the deep. (Fab Fernandez)This enterprise was proceeding swimmingly until several months ago, when the California Coastal Commission began reviewing a permit application from Ocean Fathoms. He said the wine storage system is designed to have “no environmental impacts,” adding that it will enhance the robust central coast wine industry.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 15, 2021 18:34 UTC