Halibut

About

How halibut lives

Halibut are huge flatfish that lie on the seafloor and ambush fish and crustaceans. Both eyes end up on one side as a young halibut transforms. Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink. Protecting halibut also depends on keeping ocean, coast habitats healthy and connected.

Vulnerable species can decline quickly when habitat loss, climate pressure, or human conflict intensifies.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Both eyes end up on one side as a young halibut transforms.
• Schooling behavior can improve safety, navigation, and feeding efficiency for many fish species.
• Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.
• Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink.