Bocaccio
Sebastes paucispinis
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
BocaccioRock SalmonSalmon RockfishPacific Red SnapperPacific SnapperOregon Red SnapperOregon SnapperLongjawMerouJackSnapperRock CodRockfish
Seafood Profile
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NOAA FishWatch
Population
The Southern Pacific Coast stock is not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Delicate, nutty, sweet flavor.
Texture
Lean and medium-firm, with a fine flake.
Color
Whole fish should have shiny and bright skin. The raw flesh is white, but turns opaque white when cooked.
Health benefits
Low in saturated fat and very high in selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady