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    Flounder, California

    Paralichthys californicus

    Method

    Wild

    Trolling Lines

    Location

    FAO 77 (Eastern Central Pacific Ocean): United States - California

    Overall Rating

    3.971 / 5

    Market Names

    California Halibut, Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Monterey Halibut, Southern Halibut

    Summary

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    Flounder, California (Interim Update)
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Flounder, Southern

    Paralichthys lethostigma

    Method

    Wild

    Handlines and Pole-and-Lines (Hand-Operated)

    Location

    FAO 31 (Gulf of Mexico): United States - Texas

    Overall Rating

    3.423 / 5

    Market Names

    Doormat, Fluke, Hirame, Karie, Mud Flounder

    Summary

    Bycatch: Highly selective fishery with minimal bycatch concerns.


    Ecosytem impacts: Capture methods have minimal contact with the seafloor and thus few direct ecosystem impacts.


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    Flounder, Southern (Texas) (Original Assessment) - TSC
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Flounder, California

    Paralichthys californicus

    Method

    Wild

    Trolling Lines

    Location

    FAO 77 (Eastern Central Pacific Ocean): United States - California

    Overall Rating

    3.52 / 5

    Market Names

    California Halibut, Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Monterey Halibut, Southern Halibut

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    Flounder, California (Interim Update)
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - US West Coast Limited Entry Groundfish Trawl

    Variety

    Flounder, Arrowtooth

    Atheresthes stomias

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 67 (Pacific, Northeast) and FAO Area 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    US West Coast Limited Entry Groundfish Trawl

    Market Names

    Arrowtooth, Arrow-tooth Flounder, Flounder, Hirame, Karei

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    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - US West Coast Limited Entry Groundfish Trawl

    Variety

    Flounder, Arrowtooth

    Atheresthes stomias

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls

    Location

    FAO Area 67 (Pacific, Northeast) and FAO Area 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    US West Coast Limited Entry Groundfish Trawl

    Market Names

    Arrowtooth, Arrow-tooth Flounder, Flounder, Hirame, Karei

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    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - BSAI and GOA flatfish

    Variety

    Flounder, Arrowtooth

    Atheresthes stomias

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal Otter)

    Location

    FAO Area 67 (Pacific, Northeast)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    BSAI and GOA flatfish

    Market Names

    Arrowtooth, Arrow-tooth Flounder, Flounder, Hirame, Karei

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - BSAI and GOA flatfish

    Variety

    Flounder, Arrowtooth

    Atheresthes stomias

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    FAO Area 61 (Pacific, Northwest), FAO Area 67 (Pacific, Northeast)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    BSAI and GOA flatfish

    Market Names

    Arrowtooth, Arrow-tooth Flounder, Flounder, Hirame, Karei

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    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, California

    Paralichthys californicus

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    FAO 77 (Eastern Central Pacific Ocean): United States - California

    Overall Rating

    2.266 / 5

    Market Names

    California Halibut, Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Monterey Halibut, Southern Halibut

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    Flounder, California (Interim Update)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, California

    Paralichthys californicus

    Method

    Wild

    Gillnets (Set / Anchored)

    Location

    Mexico - Eastern Central Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    1.897 / 5

    Market Names

    California Halibut, Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Monterey Halibut, Southern Halibut

    Summary

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    Halibut, cortez and California flounder, Mexico
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, California

    Paralichthys californicus

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    FAO 77 (Gulf of California): Mexico

    Overall Rating

    1.765 / 5

    Market Names

    California Halibut, Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Monterey Halibut, Southern Halibut

    Summary

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    Halibut, cortez and California flounder, Mexico
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, Yellowtail

    Limanda ferruginea

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    Overall Rating

    1.889 / 5

    Market Names

    Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Rusty Dab, Sand Dab, Sole

    Summary

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    Flatfish (flounders, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic plaice), Atlantic (US)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, Witch

    Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    Overall Rating

    1.889 / 5

    Market Names

    Craig Fluke, Flounder, Gray Sole, Hirame, Karei, Sole

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    Flatfish (flounders, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic plaice), Atlantic (US)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, Yellowtail

    Limanda ferruginea

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    Overall Rating

    1.646 / 5

    Market Names

    Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Rusty Dab, Sand Dab, Sole

    Summary

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    Flatfish (flounders, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic plaice), Atlantic (US)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, California

    Paralichthys californicus

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    FAO 77 (Eastern Central Pacific Ocean): United States - California

    Overall Rating

    2.73 / 5

    Market Names

    California Halibut, Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Monterey Halibut, Southern Halibut

    Summary

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    Flounder, California (Interim Update)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, California

    Paralichthys californicus

    Method

    Wild

    Gillnets (Set / Anchored)

    Location

    FAO 77 (Eastern Central Pacific Ocean): United States - California

    Overall Rating

    2.444 / 5

    Market Names

    California Halibut, Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Monterey Halibut, Southern Halibut

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    Flounder, California (Interim Update)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, Blackback

    Pseudopleuronectes americanus

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    Overall Rating

    1.889 / 5

    Market Names

    Flounder, Georges Bank Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Lemon Sole, Sole, Winter Flounder

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    Flatfish (flounders, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic plaice), Atlantic (US)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, Blackback

    Pseudopleuronectes americanus

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    Overall Rating

    1.889 / 5

    Market Names

    Flounder, Georges Bank Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Lemon Sole, Sole, Winter Flounder

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    Flatfish (flounders, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic plaice), Atlantic (US)
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Flounder, Blackback

    Pseudopleuronectes americanus

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    FAO 21 (Northwest Atlantic Ocean): Canada - New Brunswick | Nova Scotia | Prince Edward Island

    Overall Rating

    2.13 / 5

    Market Names

    Flounder, Georges Bank Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Lemon Sole, Sole, Winter Flounder

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status is unknown and it is unknown if overfishing is occuring.


    Bycatch: Fishery catches endangered or threatened species, including Atlantic cod, American plaice, and winter skate.

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    Flounder, winter (Maritimes) (Interim update) - TSC
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - OCI Grand Bank Yellowtail Flounder Trawl

    Variety

    Flounder, Yellowtail

    Limanda ferruginea

    Method

    Wild

    Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    OCI Grand Bank Yellowtail Flounder Trawl

    Market Names

    Flounder, Hirame, Karei, Rusty Dab, Sand Dab, Sole

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery meets conservation standards to become OWS recommended.

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