Halibut seafood items
Ocean Wise’s recommendations are based on 4 criteria. An Ocean Wise recommended species is:
- Abundant and resilient to fishing pressures
- Well managed with a comprehensive management plan based on current research
- Harvested in a method that ensures limited bycatch on non-target and endangered species
- Harvested in ways that limit damage to marine or aquatic habitats and negative interactions with other species.
To learn more please refer to our Ocean Wise Recommendation Policy.
| Status | Variety | Latin name | Wild/Farmed | Harvest method | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Wise | Atlantic halibut | Hippoglossus hippoglossus | Farmed | Closed system, Inland tank | Canada, Farm specific |
| Ocean Wise | California halibut | Paralichthys californicus | Wild | Handline | California |
| Ocean Wise | Pacific halibut | Hippoglossus stenolepis | Wild | Bottom longline, Handline | Alaska, British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington |
| Under Review | Pacific halibut | Hippoglossus stenolepis | Wild | Various | Russia |
| Not Recommended | Atlantic halibut | Hippoglossus hippoglossus | Wild | Bottom trawl | Atlantic US |
| Not Recommended | California halibut | Paralichthys californicus | Wild | Bottom trawl, Gillnet | California |

