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  • Uni (sea urchin)

    Profile: In British Columbia, red, green, and purple sea urchin are harvested to eat—with red being the biggest and most sought after About: Uni (Sea Urchin) is a delicacy in many parts of the world. It has a briny flavour, creamy, and slightly sweet with a strong ocean smell. Uni is best served raw but can…

    Nate King

  • Sablefish (black cod)

    Profile: Fresh B.C. sablefish, also known as black cod, is available fresh year-round. It has a rich, buttery flavour and silky texture. About: Sablefish is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and B12. In fact, sablefish is the highest fish in omega-3 fatty acids, above salmon and tuna! 

    Nate King

  • Cod

    “Ocean Fresh” Pacific cod lives in the North Pacific Ocean at depths ranging from 3 to more than 1000 m. About: Codfish is low in fat, high in protein, and contains omega-3 fatty acids, making it a popular seafood choice in B.C Did you know?

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  • Pacific Sole

    Profile: Pacific Sole is a flatfish species inhabiting along the sandy bottoms of the Pacific Ocean. About: Pacific Sole fish can be baked, fried, pan-broiled. grilled, or deep fried. Some say the fish has a sweet flavour and a texture similar to cod fish. Did you know?

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  • Herring roe

    Profile: Commercial Roe Herring fisheries occur along the coast of B.C., including Prince Rupert, Central Coast, Haida Gwaii, Vancouver Island, and the Strait of Georgia. About: Herring fish is packed with nutrients and omega-3 content, as well as antioxidants and vitamins. Did you know?

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  • Lingcod  

    Profile: Lingcod can be found off the coast of Vancouver Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, and in the Strait of Georgia. About: Lingcod may not be the prettiest fish, but it is known for its great taste. Most popularly cooked steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried, or grilled. Did you know?

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  • Albacore Tuna

    Profile Albacore tuna is caught in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Vancouver Island. It’s a highly nutritious and sought after seafood product. About Albacore tuna can be served in many ways from raw as sashimi to seared. Tuna is high in protein and omega 3 fats. Most Common Varieties Did you know?

  • Geoduck  

    Profile The geoduck clam is a bivalve mollusk, and it is indigenous to coastal B.C.   About Geoduck clam meat is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, such as B12 and iron. Many chefs serve Geoduck raw in sushi or sashimi, but it can also be sautéed, stir-fried, or cooked in a hot pot.  …

  • Scallops 

    Fresh all year round!   Scallops are transferred to deep-water tenures where they are suspended in a mesh bag (suspension culture) or are seeded on the ocean floor (bottom culture). Wild scallops are commercially harvested around November to March. About: Scallops can be pan fried, boiled, BBQ, or even ate raw. Most Common Varieties: Did you…

  • Mussels 

    A Coastal B.C. Gem! B.C.’s coastal waters provide a great location to grow shellfish, especially Vancouver Island, the Georgia Basin, and the Sunshine Coast. About: Mussels mature into a marketable size over an 18-to-36-month period in deep-water tenures where they are suspended in mesh socks.   Most Common Varieties: Did you know?