The Alaskan Black Cod (also known as Sablefish) is considered a delicacy throughout the world and is a particular favourite for use in high-end cuisine.
This gourmet fish has snow-white fillets with a buttery flavour and silky texture. It has the highest levels of Omega 3’s (which supports heart-health and cognitive function) of any fish in the Pacific Ocean.
Alaskan Black Cod are caught by longline in the icy waters of The Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, where the world’s largest population of cod exists.
100% of all Alaskan Black Cod sold by Wild Oceans is wild-caught.
Sustainability & Management
The Alaskan Black Cod is a well-managed resource, with population levels remaining steady and no over-fishing occurring due to strict sustainability and management requirements.
The Alaskan Black Cod fishing industry is managed by both State and Federal agencies and all vessels must be registered to operate.
Alaskan Black Cod fisheries off the Alaskan coast are managed by the National Marine Fisheries Service, under Federal Fisheries Management Plans adopted by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.
The Alaskan Black Cod Fishery is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) approved.