Pacific halibut is still a "green" fish.
Did you know the translated Latin name (Hippoglossus stenolepis) of halibut is: "Hippo of the Sea"? It is an English term derived from "Holy Flatfish" hali for holy and but for flat. In England in medieval times it was served on holy days or "holidays."
Halibut is the largest flatfish fished on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America. The issue with modern day fishing is the all important question of sustainability.
According to the highly respected Seafood Watch publication from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pacific halibut is a "Best Choice" fish. Meaning that with well-monitored harvesting it is a sustainable and green fish variety.
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