What is the meaning of the word "pacific halibut"?
Pacific halibut is not only significant for its role in ecosystems as top predators but also culturally and economically important to coastal communities across the Pacific Rim, reflecting its status as a prized resource in marine fisheries.
Definitions:
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Any of several marine flatfishes that are widely used for food.
NOUN
- Pacific halibut populations have declined in recent years due to overfishing and climate changes.
- Pacific halibut populations have declined in recent years due to overfishing and climate changes.
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The largest species of flatfish, native to the North Pacific Ocean and it is fished by commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishermen. NOUN
- Pacific halibut is a prized commercial fish, and is considered a delicacy.
- Pacific halibut is a prized commercial fish, and is considered a delicacy.