Atlantic halibut are distributed widely throughout the northern Atlantic. In the northwestern Atlantic, populations are found from the coast of Virginia to as far north as the Arctic Circle. Significant numbers swim off the coasts of Greenland, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and Nova Scotia. In the...
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)
A member of the cod family, haddock are a popular Canadian bottom-dwelling groundfish species on both sides of the Atlantic, ranging in North American waters from southwest Greenland to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.Haddock are harvested as a directed fishery on eastern Georges Bank (5Zjm), and as part of a multi-species...
Atlantic Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus Group)
Sea or Giant Scallops are bivalve molluscs and are one of Canada’s most important commercial shellfish species. The scallop is possibly best known for its beautiful and distinctive circular-shaped shell that can reach up to 20 cm in size.This fishery is managed in six geographical zones called Scallop Fishing Areas,...
Ocean Perch (Sebastes marinus, Sebastes mentella)
Redfish, members of the scorpion fish family, are found in the north Atlantic Ocean. Redfish comprise two major species, Sebastes marinus and Sebastes mentella, the latter of which is further subdivided into two species (S. mentella and S. fasciatus). Generally speaking, all of these fish are treated as one and...
Atlantic Snow Crab (Chionoecetes opilio)
Snow crab is prized for its firm yet tender meat and deliciously sweet flavour. Ranging in size from 1 to 2 lbs., Atlantic Snow Crab has excellent meat yield, is a great source of protein, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and is also low in fat and calories!Snow crab,...