cod Cod (: cod) is the common name for the demersal fish genus ''Gadus'', belonging to the family (biology), family Gadidae. Cod is also used as part of the common name for a number of other fish species, and one species that belongs to genus ''Gad ...

Gadus ''Gadus'' is a genus of demersal fish in the family Gadidae, commonly known as cod, although there are additional cod species in other genera. The best known member of the genus is the Atlantic cod The Atlantic cod (: cod; ''Gadus morhua'') ...

Gadidae The Gadidae are a family of marine fish, included in the order Gadiformes, known as the cods, codfishes, or true cods. It contains several commercially important fishes, including the cod, haddock, whiting, and pollock. Most gadid species ar ...

pelagic The pelagic zone consists of the water column of the open ocean and can be further divided into regions by depth. The word ''pelagic'' is derived . The pelagic zone can be thought of as an imaginary cylinder or water column between the sur ...

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Bering Sea The Bering Sea ( , ; rus, Бе́рингово мо́ре, r=Béringovo móre, p=ˈbʲerʲɪnɡəvə ˈmorʲe) is a marginal sea of the Northern Pacific Ocean. It forms, along with the Bering Strait, the divide between the two largest landmasse ...

Atlantic cod The Atlantic cod (: cod; ''Gadus morhua'') is a fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. It is also commercially known as '' cod'' or ''codling''. In 2014, the U.S.

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announced that the official scientific name for the fish was changed from ''Theragra chalcogramma'' back to its original taxon ''Gadus chalcogrammus'', highlighting its close genetic relationship to the other species of the cod genus ''Gadus''. Since 2014, registries of scientific names for fish species (e.g. the United Nations' ASFIS list and the World Registry of Marine Species (WoRMS) have largely adopted the ''Gadus chalcogrammus'' name. The change of the official scientific name was followed by a discussion to change the common name as well, to highlight the fish as a member of the cod genus. The common names "Alaska pollock" and "walleye pollock", both used as trade names internationally, are considered misleading by scientific and trade experts, as the names do not reflect the scientific classification. While belonging to the same family as the

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pollock Pollock or pollack (pronounced ) is the common name used for either of the two species of North Atlantic ocean, marine fish in the genus ''Pollachius''. ''Pollachius pollachius'' is referred to as "pollock" in North America, Ireland and the Unit ...

, the Alaska pollock is not a member of the genus '' Pollachius'', but of the cod genus ''Gadus''. Nevertheless, alternative trade names highlighting its placement in the cod genus, such as "snow cod", "bigeye cod", or direct deductions from the scientific names such as "copperline cod" (''gadus'' meaning 'cod', from meaning 'copper', and meaning 'line') or "lesser cod" (from the synonymous taxon ''Gadus minor'') have yet to find widespread acceptance. The

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even states that " he common namemight never change, as common names are separate from scientific names". In addition, Norwegian pollock (''Theragra finnmarchica''), a rare fish of Norwegian waters, is likely the same species as the Alaska pollock.

Ecology

The speckled coloring of Alaska pollock makes it more difficult for predators to see them when they are near sandy ocean floors. They are a relatively fast-growing and short-lived species, currently representing a major biological component of the Bering Sea ecosystem. It has been found that catches of Alaska pollock go up three years after stormy summers. The storms stir up nutrients, and this results in

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being plentiful for longer, which in turn allows more pollock hatchlings to survive. The Alaska pollock has well-developed drumming muscles that the fish use to produce sounds during courtship, like many other gadids.

Foraging behavior

The primary factor in determining the

foraging Foraging is searching for wild food resources. It affects an animal's fitness because it plays an important role in an animal's ability to survive and reproduce. Foraging theory is a branch of behavioral ecology that studies the foraging behavi ...

behavior of the Alaskan pollock is age. Young pollocks can be divided into two sub-groups, fish with lengths below and fish greater than 60mm. Both groups mainly feed on

copepod Copepods (; meaning 'oar-feet') are a group of small crustaceans found in nearly every freshwater and saltwater habitat (ecology), habitat. Some species are planktonic (living in the water column), some are benthos, benthic (living on the sedimen ...

s. However, the latter group will also forage for

krill Krill ''(Euphausiids)'' (: krill) are small and exclusively marine crustaceans of the order (biology), order Euphausiacea, found in all of the world's oceans. The name "krill" comes from the Norwegian language, Norwegian word ', meaning "small ...

. Therefore, food depletion has a larger effect on smaller pollock. The variation in size of each subgroup also affects seasonal foraging behavior. During the winter, when food is scarce, foraging can be costly due to the fact that longer hunting time increases the risk of meeting a predator. The larger young pollocks have no need to hunt during the winter because they have a higher capacity for energy storage, while smaller fish do not, and have to continue foraging, putting them at greater risk. To maximize their chances of survival, large pollock increase their calorie intake in autumn to gain weight, while smaller ones focus solely on growing in size. Alaskan pollock exhibit

diel vertical migration Diel vertical migration (DVM), also known as diurnal vertical migration, is a pattern of movement used by some organisms, such as copepods, living in the ocean and in lakes. The adjective "diel" ( IPA: , ) comes from , and refers to a 24-hour ...

, following the seasonal movement of their food. Although pollocks exhibit vertical movement during the day, their average depth changes with the seasons. Originally, the change in depth was attributed to the amount of light or water temperature, but in fact, it follows the movement of food species. In August, when food is abundantly available near the surface, pollocks will be found at shallower depths. In November, they are found deeper along with their planktonic food source.

Distribution

Alaska pollock in the Pacific Ocean

The Alaska pollock's main habitats are the coastal areas of the Northern

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, especially the waters off

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(Eastern Bering Sea,

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,

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) as well as off

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,

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and Korea (Western Bering Sea and

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). The largest concentrations of Alaska pollock are found in the eastern Bering Sea.

Small populations in the Arctic Ocean (Barents Sea)

Very small populations of fish genetically identical to ''Gadus chalcogrammus'' are found in the

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waters of northern Norway and Russia. This fish was initially described as its own species under the taxon ''Theragra finnmarchica'' by Norwegian zoologist

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in 1956. The common name used for the fish was "Norway pollock". Genetic analyses have shown that the fish is genetically identical to the Alaska pollock. It is therefore considered to be

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with the Pacific species and is attributed to ''Gadus chalcogrammus''. The history of the species in the Barents Sea is unknown. The initial specification as an own species by Koefoed was based on two specimens landed in Berlevåg, northern Norway, in 1932 (hence the Norwegian name, ). Based on morphological differences, Koefoed considered ''Theragra finnmarchica'' a new species, related to but separate from the Alaska pollock. Just seven specimens of the fish are known to have been caught between 1957 and early 2002 in the Arctic Ocean. In 2003 and 2004, 31 new specimens were caught. All specimens were large ( in total length) and caught in the coastal waters between

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in the west and

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in the east. By 2006, 54 individuals had been recorded. Sequencing of

mitochondrial DNA Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA and mDNA) is the DNA located in the mitochondrion, mitochondria organelles in a eukaryotic cell that converts chemical energy from food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Mitochondrial DNA is a small portion of the D ...

of two specimens of ''Theragra finnmarchica'' and 10 ''Theragra chalcogramma'' (today: ''Gadus chalcogrammus'') revealed no significant genetic differences, leading Ursvik et al. to suggest that ''T. finnmarchica'' and ''T. chalcogramma'' are the same species. An analysis of a much larger sample size (44 ''T. finnmarchica'' and 20 ''T. chalcogramma'') using both genetic and morphological methods led to similar conclusions. While the putative species could not be separated genetically, they showed some consistent differences in morphology. Only one characteristic showed no overlap. Byrkjedal et al. conclude that ''T. finnmarchica'' should be considered a

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of ''T. chalcogramma''. These analyses also suggest that ''T. finnmarchica'' is a near relative of the

Atlantic cod The Atlantic cod (: cod; ''Gadus morhua'') is a fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. It is also commercially known as '' cod'' or ''codling''. Norway pollock (''Theragra finnmarchica'') was listed as

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in the 2010 Norwegian Red List for Species based on criteria D1: "Very small or geographically very restricted population: Number of mature individuals". The

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currently lists Alaskan pollock as Near Threatened in Europe.

Fisheries

The Alaska pollock has been said to be "the largest remaining source of palatable fish in the world". Around of Alaska pollock are caught each year in the North Pacific, from

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to northern

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. Alaska pollock is the world's second most important fish species, after the Peruvian anchoveta, in terms of total catch. Alaska pollock landings are the largest of any single fish species in the U.S, with the average annual Eastern Bering Sea catch between 1979 and 2022 being 1.26 million metric tons. Alaska pollock catches from U.S. fisheries have been relatively consistent at approximately 1.3 million tons a year, on average 92 percent from the Bering Sea and 8 percent from the Gulf of Alaska. Each year's quota is adjusted based on

stock assessment Stock assessments provide fisheries managers with the information that is used in the regulation of a fish stock. Biological and fisheries data are collected in a stock assessment. A wide array of biological data may be collected for an assess ...

s conducted by the Alaska Fisheries Science Center to prevent overfishing. For example quotas were reduced from 2008 to 2010 in the Bering Sea due to stock declines. Independent certification groups have hailed the fishery as an example of good management. For example, the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands fisheries were separately certified as "sustainable" by the

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(MSC) in 2005, and were certified in 2010 and 2016. The fisheries received a combined re-certification in 2020. The

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rates Alaska pollock harvested from the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, and Aleutian Islands as sustainable, but not those from the Western Bering Sea in Russian waters. In 2021, the MSC awarded the U.S. trade associations ''Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers'' (GAPP) and ''At-Sea Processors Association'' with its ''Ocean Champion Award'' that recognizes organizations for meeting MSC's commitment to a healthier ocean and a more transparent supply chain. The MSC recognized Alaska pollock from U.S. fisheries as one of the "healthiest" and "most sustainable sources" of protein. File:Pollock larva.jpg, File:Juvenile pollock.jpg, File:Alaska pollock 2.jpg, File:Alaska pollock catch.jpg, , alt= of Alaska pollock in a net on a trawler's deck

As food

Compared to other

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species and

pollock Pollock or pollack (pronounced ) is the common name used for either of the two species of North Atlantic ocean, marine fish in the genus ''Pollachius''. ''Pollachius pollachius'' is referred to as "pollock" in North America, Ireland and the Unit ...

, Alaska pollock has a milder taste, whiter color and lower oil content.

Fillets

High-quality, single-frozen whole Alaska pollock fillets may be layered into a block mold and deep-frozen to produce fish blocks that are used throughout

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and

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as the raw material for high-quality breaded and battered fish products. Lower-quality, double-frozen fillets or minced trim pieces may also be frozen in block forms and used as raw material for lower-quality, low-cost breaded and battered fish sticks and portions. Alaska pollock is commonly used in the

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industry in products such as

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Filet-O-Fish sandwich,

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Big Fish Sandwich,

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Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich,

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King's Hawaiian Fish Deluxe,

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Crispy Fish Sandwich,

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Spicy Fish Sandwich, Long John Silver's Baja Fish Taco, Bojangles Bojangular, Birds Eye's Fish Fingers in Crispy Batter, 7-Eleven's Fish Bites, White Castle's Panko Breaded Fish Sliders, and

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Seafood Kitchen. Some of these items are seasonal offerings during

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, when seafood demand is higher.

Surimi

Single-frozen Alaska pollock is considered to be the premier raw material for ''

surimi is a paste made from Fish as food, fish or other meat. It can also be any of a number of East Asian cuisine, East Asian foods that use that paste as their primary ingredient. It is available in many shapes, forms, and textures, and is often ...

''. The most common use of surimi in the United States is " imitation crabmeat", though it is often seen labeled in retailers and grocers as "surimi seafood" sticks, flakes, or chunks. There are five main forms of surimi seafood: chunk, leg, flake, salad, and shred. Surimi made from minced Alaska Pollock retains the aforementioned carbon footprint advantage.

Pollock roe

Pollock roe is a popular culinary ingredient in

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,

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, and

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. In Korea, the roe is called (, literally 'Alaska pollock's roe'), and the salted roe is called (, literally 'pollock roe ''

jeotgal ''Jeotgal'' () or ''jeot'' (), translated as salted seafood, is a category of salted preserved dishes made with seafood such as shrimps, oysters, clams, fish, and roe. Depending on the ingredients, ''jeotgal'' can range from flabby or solid pi ...

''). The food was introduced to Japan after

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, and since has been called () in Japanese. A milder, less spicy version is usually called (, literally 'cod's roe'), which is also the Japanese name for pollock roe itself. In Russia, pollock roe is consumed as a sandwich spread. The product, resembling liquid paste due to the small size of eggs and oil added, is sold canned.

Use as food in Korea

Alaska pollock is considered the "national fish" of

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. The Korean name of the fish, (), has also spread to some neighbouring countries: it is called () in

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and its roe is called () in

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, although the Japanese name for the fish itself is (). In Korea, is called thirty-odd additional names, including (, fresh), (, frozen), (, dried), (, dried in winter with repeated freezing and thawing), (, dried young), and (, half-dried young). Koreans have been eating Alaska pollock since the

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era. One of the earliest mentions is from '' Seungjeongwon ilgi'' (''Journal of the Royal Secretariat''), where a 1652 entry stated: "The management administration should be strictly interrogated for bringing in pollock roe instead of cod roe." Alaska pollocks were the most commonly caught fish in Korea in 1940, when more than 270,000

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s were caught from the

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. It outnumbers the current annual consumption of Alaska pollock in South Korea, estimated at 260,000

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s in 2016. Nowadays, however, Alaska pollock consumption in South Korea rely heavily on import from

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, due to rises in sea water temperatures. In 2019, South Korea imposed a total ban on pollock fishing "to help replenish depleted stocks" of the fish.

References

External links

NOAA NMFS: U.S. Seafood Facts

FISHINFOnetwork Market Report 04/07

FishBase: Alaska Pollock

Alaska pollock fishery profiles
Status of these fisheries, summarised on FisheriesWiki {{Authority control Commercial fish Fish described in 1814 Fish of Korea Fish of the Pacific Ocean Fish of the United States Gadus Taxa named by Peter Simon Pallas

Name and differentiation

Ecology

Foraging behavior

Distribution

Alaska pollock in the Pacific Ocean

Small populations in the Arctic Ocean (Barents Sea)

Fisheries

As food

Fillets

Surimi

Pollock roe

Use as food in Korea

References

External links