Cod » Pacific cod (trawl)
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Details About Pacific cod (trawl)
 a.k.a. Gadus macrocephalus, Alaska cod, grey cod, true cod, treskaHealth DetailsMore about seafood and health » |
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More About Pacific cod (trawl)
Closely related to its Atlantic cousin, Pacific Cod is a cold-water dweller with a characteristic chin barbel (which resembles a goatee), thought to help it sense the ocean floor. It eats a wide variety of other fish and crustaceans and can reach 1.2 meters (4 feet). It is used in Chinese medicine.
Commercial Sources
Pacific cod are found in the North Pacific Ocean, from the Yellow Sea in East Asia to the Bering Strait, around the Aleutian Islands, and south to California. However, they are rare in the southern end of their range.
Pacific cod are caught commercially by the United States, Russia, Japan and China. Almost all Pacific cod sold in the U.S. market is caught domestically; small amounts are imported from China and Russia.
Capture Methods
Pacific cod come from marine fisheries, not fish farms. They are primarily caught with bottom trawls. Additional types of fishing gear include longlines, handlines, Danish seines, gillnets and traps.
Buying & Eating Guide
Flavor and Texture
Cod is a mild-tasting, lean fish with medium-to-delicate texture and a sweet flavor.
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
