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North Atlantic Delicacy: The Important Cod Fish

This clear image features a cod (Gadus morhua), a commercially vital fish from the Gadidae family. Found in cold to temperate marine waters of the North Atlantic, typically schooling near the seafloor, cod is a major global food source valued for its flaky white meat. Its populations face challenges due to overfishing, prompting significant conservation efforts.