Branzini, plural for branzino, is also known as European sea bass. It is native to western and southern coastal ocean waters off Europe’s coastline and can also be found living northward off the African coastline. Branzini is farmed here in the United States as well as across the globe. Branzini are highly adaptable fish that can tolerate a variety of salinity levels. This fish likes to live deep and can be found in water depths of up to 330 ft, they also have a liking for estuaries, rivers, and lagoons. As for flavor, branzini offers a mildly sweet whitefish taste, with firm-delicate flaky flesh. It is very popular across Italian cuisine.