Atlantic Halibut

Alternative Names: Cow of the sea

Monterey Bay Recommendation: Buyer beware! Wild-caught Atlantic halibut is on the "Avoid" list. Look for other seafood that's rated "Best Choice."

Uses in Cooking: This fish is endangered and should never be eaten. It is slow to reach sexual maturity so populations have been fished to dangerous levels and will take many years to recover.

Similar Fish: Pacific halibut, sole, California halibut

Description: Identical to Pacific Halibut.

Fun Facts: This is the largest of the flatfishes, reaching over 700 lbs and up to 15 feet in length.