Flounder » Flounder/sole (Pacific)
Hirame (sushi name)
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Eco-OK Fish |
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| OK for the environment - enjoy in moderation | ||
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Details About Flounder/sole (Pacific)
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Eco DetailsSince they live on or near the bottom, flounder and sole are usually caught by bottom trawls, which drag along the seafloor, damaging habitat while ensnaring other sea life (bycatch). True flounders are found in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Most populations have declined from overfishing and poor management. True soles are found in the Pacific Ocean, where fisheries are better managed than in the Atlantic. |
More About Flounder/sole (Pacific)
Flounder and sole are flatfish that have both eyes on the same side of their head. This enables them to better see predators and prey as they lay camouflaged on the ocean floor.
Species Information
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
