Atlantic cod

Atlantic Cod

The Atlantic cod is a favorite fish that many people like to eat. It lives in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and near places like Greenland, the Labrador Sea, the Bay of Biscay, and the Arctic Ocean.

Atlantic cod can grow very big—some are as long as your parents are tall! They usually look brown or green with spots and have a silver belly. These fish like to stay close to the ocean floor, where they can find sandy or rocky places to rest.

People have been catching Atlantic cod for a very long time. It is one of the most caught fish in the world. In some places, fishers catch cod using special nets and tools. Even though we need to catch cod for food, we also need to make sure there are enough left for the future.

Atlantic cod swim together in big groups called shoals. They eat many things, like small fish, squid, and tiny sea creatures. When they are little, they start with small food before moving on to bigger meals.

Atlantic cod are important to many coastal towns and cities. They help provide food for many people and are a big part of the ocean’s life.