34-484: Langara may refer to: Places [ edit ] British Columbia, Canada [ edit ] Langara Island , the northernmost island of Haida Gwaii Langara Light , lighthouse on Langara Island Vancouver-Langara , provincial legislative constituency (electoral district) in Vancouver Norway [ edit ] Langåra , an island of Tiholmane, part of
68-406: A gaff and may be clubbed or even punched in the head to prevent them from thrashing around on the deck. In both commercial and sport fisheries, standard procedure is to shoot or otherwise subdue very large halibut over 70–90 kg (150–200 lb) before landing them. The Atlantic Halibut has been a major target of fishing since the 1840s with overfishing causing the depletion of the species in
102-625: A 219-kilogram (482 lb) Pacific halibut was caught in Glacier Bay, Alaska; this is, however, discounted from records because the halibut was shot and harpooned before being hauled aboard. Halibut feed on almost any fish or animal they can fit into their mouths. Juvenile halibut feed on small crustaceans and other bottom-dwelling organisms. Animals found in their stomachs include sand lance , octopus, crab, salmon, hermit crabs , lamprey , sculpin , cod , pollock , herring , and flounder , as well as other halibut. Halibut live at depths ranging from
136-441: A derby. Regulators declared time slots when fishing was open (typically 24–48 hours at a time) and fishermen raced to catch as many pounds as they could within that interval. This approach accommodated unlimited participation in the fishery while allowing regulators to control the quantity of fish caught annually by controlling the number and timing of openings. The approach led to unsafe fishing, as openings were necessarily set before
170-583: A faster time scale than evolution and cause behavioural segregation. This can occur even in areas with enough genetic mixing to prevent genetic divergence. One small but significant observed adaptation difference in the Atlantic Halibut has been that the fish in the warmer Scotian Shelf have a faster growth rate than the Halibut in the colder southern Grand Banks. The Pacific Halibut population remains largely genetically homologous throughout their range, but there
204-465: A few meters to hundreds of meters, and although they spend most of their time near the bottom, halibut may move up in the water column to feed. In most ecosystems, the halibut is near the top of the marine food chain . In the North Pacific, common predators are sea lions, killer whales , salmon sharks and humans . Halibut species vary in sex determination systems. The Atlantic halibut went down
238-530: A purely XX/XY route, with the male being heterogametic, around 0.9 to 3.8 million years ago. The sex-determining gene for the Atlantic halibut is likely to be gsdf on chromosome 13. The Pacific halibut went down a ZZ/ZW route, with the female being heterogametic, around 4.5 million years ago. The master sex-determining gene of the Pacific halibut is located on chromosome 9 and it is likely to be bmpr1ba. The gene sox2
272-474: A specific proportion of each year's total allowable catch (TAC). The fishing season is about eight months. The IFQ system improved both safety and product quality by providing a stable flow of fresh halibut to the marketplace. Critics of the program suggest, since holders can sell their quota and the fish are a public resource, the IFQ system gave a public resource to the private sector. The fisheries were managed through
306-705: A treaty between the United States and Canada per recommendations of the International Pacific Halibut Commission, formed in 1923. A significant sport fishery in Alaska and British Columbia has emerged, where halibut are prized game and food fish. Sport fisherman use large rods and reels with 35–70 kg (80–150 lb) line, and often bait with herring , large jigs , or whole salmon heads. Halibut are strong and fight strenuously when exposed to air. Smaller fish will usually be pulled on board with
340-412: A white to off-white underbelly and have very small scales invisible to the naked eye embedded in their skin. Halibut are symmetrical at birth with one eye on each side of the head. Then, about six months later, during larval metamorphosis one eye migrates to the other side of the head. The eyes are permanently set once the skull is fully ossified. At the same time, the stationary-eyed side darkens to match
374-565: Is 80% water and 19% protein , with negligible fat and no carbohydrates (table). In a 100-gram ( 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 -ounce) reference amount, raw halibut contains rich content (20% or more of the Daily Value , DV) of protein, selenium (65% DV), phosphorus (34% DV), vitamin D (32% DV), and several B vitamins : niacin , vitamin B6 , and vitamin B12 (42–46% DV). Cooked halibut meat – presumably through
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#1732844956961408-531: Is a challenge. As of 2008, the Atlantic population was so depleted through overfishing that it might be declared an endangered species . According to Seafood Watch , consumers should avoid Atlantic halibut. Most halibut eaten on the East Coast of the United States is from the Pacific. In 2012, sport fishermen in Cook Inlet reported increased instances of a condition known as "mushy halibut syndrome". The meat of
442-537: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Langara Island Langara Island , known as Kiis Gwaii to the Haida ( Haida : Ḵ'íis Gwáayaay ), is the northernmost island of Haida Gwaii in British Columbia , Canada. The island is approximately 8,080 acres (3,270 ha) in size. It is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of Alaska. Little
476-597: Is far larger in the United States' waters, with North Pacific Halibut and groundfish fisheries extracting the largest volume of catch out of all United States fishery areas. Sometimes the California Halibut is mistaken for a subspecies, but they are not, and are not even a true Halibut species. In the North Atlantic, observation of migration indicates that there are only two major populations of Greenland Halibut that both stretch vast distances. Those populations being
510-452: Is known about its history. It is named after Spanish naval commander Juan de Lángara . During Lángara's period at the head of the Spanish navy, Spanish explorers were charting the coast of what is now British Columbia, and, in their charts, named some land formations after him. Juan José Pérez Hernández was the first European to sight, examine, name, and record these islands. His frigate
544-544: Is known to the Japanese as ohyo ), and matures slowly. Halibut do not reproduce until age eight, when about 80 cm (30 in) long, so commercial capture below this length prevents breeding and is against US and Canadian regulations supporting sustainability. Pacific halibut fishing is managed by the International Pacific Halibut Commission . For most of the modern era, halibut fishery operated as
578-469: Is likely to play the same role in the Greenland halibut. The North Pacific commercial halibut fishery dates to the late 19th century and today is one of the region's largest and most lucrative. In Canadian and US waters, long-line fishing predominates, using chunks of octopus ("devilfish") or other bait on circle hooks attached at regular intervals to a weighted line that can extend for several miles across
612-525: Is some variation of life-history traits on a geographic gradient. Despite its large range, the populations of Greenland Halibut remain largely homogenous due to a lack of barriers for gene flow between its four major populations. There are small differences between subpopulations due to differing environmental factors, such as salinity and temperature gradients, but not to the degree seen in Atlantic Halibut, as gene flow and migration continues throughout many different stocks. Raw Pacific or Atlantic halibut meat
646-475: Is the common name for three species of flatfish in the family of right-eye flounders . In some regions, and less commonly, other species of large flatfish are also referred to as halibut. The word is derived from haly (holy) and butte (flat fish), for its popularity on Catholic holy days. Halibut are demersal fish and are highly regarded as a food fish as well as a sport fish . A 2018 cladistic analysis based on genetics and morphology showed that
680-431: Is with salmon, due to its ultra-low fat content. Eaten fresh, the meat has a clean taste and requires little seasoning. Halibut is noted for its dense and firm texture. Halibut have historically been an important food source to Alaska Natives and Canadian First Nations , and continue to be a key element to many coastal subsistence economies. Accommodating the competing interests of commercial, sport, and subsistence users
714-460: The Greenland halibut diverged from a lineage that gave rise to the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts. The common ancestor of all three diverged from a lineage that gave rise to the genus Verasper , comprising the spotted halibut and barfin flounder . The Pacific and Atlantic halibut are the world's largest flatfish, with debate over which grows larger. Halibut are dark brown on the top side with
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#1732844956961748-770: The Arctic Basin when the Bering Strait opened for a second time around 3 million years ago, and thus the Pacific halibut is its closest living relative. In the Atlantic Halibut studies have shown that the Atlantic Continental Shelf stock and the Gulf of St. Lawrence stock have begun to differentiate genetically from each other due to low connectivity between populations, low rates of exchange, and subsequent adaptation to local environments. Some adaptations can show up as changes in life-history trait parameters, which can change on
782-718: The Georges Bank in 1850, then all the way up to the Canadian Arctic in 1866. In the 1940s the American fishing industry collapsed but the Canadian fishing industry remained until there was a decline in Canadian Halibut fishery in the 1970s and 1980s. This allowed the Halibut population to briefly rebound before collapsing in the 1990s. Since a low point in the early 2000s, the population has rebounded once again and may be stabilizing, but
816-685: The Northeast one stretching from the Kara Sea to Greenland, and the Northwest one stretching from Newfoundland to Baffin Bay. These stocks had been previously thought to be four different populations, but migration has indicated that they are only two different populations, and that fishing has not fragmented them. New research also indicates that the Greenland halibut originally came from the Pacific Ocean and spread into
850-548: The Saint-Pierre and Miquelon Archipelago. The Georges Bank stock is still considered to be depleted and it is listed as a species of concern in the United States. In the two main populations of Atlantic Halibut there are many subpopulations, but many have been lost due to patches of extreme overfishing and the populations remain depleted as a whole from what they were in the 1800s. The Pacific Halibut and Greenland Halibut have not had this level of fragmentation, and their population
884-526: The Thousand Islands People [ edit ] Isidro Lángara (1912—1992), Spanish football striker Juan de Lángara (1736—1806), Spanish naval officer Arts [ edit ] Langara (Stargate) , race and planet in the fictional Stargate SG-1 universe Education [ edit ] Langara College , a four-year community college in Vancouver, Canada Topics referred to by
918-399: The bottom. The fishing vessel retrieves the line after several hours to a day. The effects of long-line gear on habitats are poorly understood, but could include disturbance of sediments, benthic structures, and other structures. International management is thought to be necessary, because the species occupies waters of the United States, Canada, Russia, and possibly Japan (where the species
952-513: The island was declared free of rats in May 1997. On 6 September 2018, the Haida Legend sank off Langara Island. The vessel had been fishing halibut and the cause of the sinking is unknown. All members of the crew were rescued. Langara Island has an oceanic climate ( Cfb , bordering on Cfc ) with cool to mild summers and very cool, rainy winters with chilly nights. Halibut Halibut
986-430: The resulting dehydration – has relatively increased protein content and reduced B vitamin content (per 100 grams), while magnesium , phosphorus, and selenium are rich in content. Halibut yield large fillets from both sides of the fish, with the small round cheeks providing an additional source of meat. Halibut are often boiled, deep-fried or grilled while fresh. Smoking is more difficult with halibut meat than it
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1054-496: The species is not nearly as abundant in most locations as it was in the early 1800s. Currently, Atlantic Halibut is managed as two stocks in Canadian waters, which are the Atlantic Continental Shelf stock and the Gulf of St. Lawrence stock. The Atlantic Halibut has two other stocks in the Northwest Atlantic, those being the Gulf of Maine-Georges Bank stock controlled by the United States and one controlled by France near
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1088-483: The top side, while the other side remains white. This color scheme disguises halibut from above (blending with the ocean floor) and from below (blending into the light from the sky) and is known as countershading . The IGFA size record for Halibut was apparently broken off the waters of Norway in July 2013 by a 234-kilogram (515-pound), 2.62-metre (8-foot-7-inch) fish. This was awaiting certification as of 2013. In July 2014,
1122-399: The weather was known, forcing fishermen to leave port regardless of the weather. The approach limited fresh halibut to the markets to several weeks per year when the gluts would push down the price received by fishermen. In 1995, US regulators allocated individual fishing quotas (IFQs) to existing fishery participants based on each vessel's documented historical catch. IFQs grant to holders
1156-508: Was the Santiago , which was crewed mostly by Mexicans . In July 1774, he briefly met a group of Haida off the northwestern tip of Langara Island. In 1913 the Langara Light was lit at the northwest corner of the island. It is one of the largest islands from which Norway rats have been eradicated. The eradication campaign for R. norvegicus was begun in July 1995 using anti-coagulant bait and
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