Resources & Links
More detailed information about the wild Pacific halibut resource as well as Canada’s commercial wild Pacific halibut fishery is available from the following organizations.
WILD PACIFIC HALIBUT SUPPLIERS
We’re happy to share our list of your favourite seafood retailers who carry fresh wild Pacific halibut! Check it out.
MANAGEMENT OF THE RESOURCE
International Pacific Halibut Commission
The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) conducts research and stock assessments on the stocks of wild Pacific halibut within in the waters of both Canada and the United States.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (also called the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, or DFO) manages the fisheries for wild Pacific halibut in Canadian waters.
Archipelago Marine Research Ltd.
Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. is the government-approved service provider that delivers the at-sea and dockside monitoring and catch accounting programs for Canada’s wild Pacific halibut fishery.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable Fisheries
This website provides current and comprehensive information about the science, policy, and social aspects of sustainable seafood.
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Marine Stewardship Council
The Marine Stewardship Council is a wild-capture fisheries certification and ecolabelling program.
Seafood from Canada's Pacific Coast
BC Seafood Alliance
The BC Seafood Alliance is an umbrella organization whose members represent about 90% of wild harvested seafood from Canada’s Pacific coast.
Fishing Safety at Sea
Fish SAFE
Fish Safe is a wild seafood industry driven safety program on Canada's Pacific coast.
