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Cod
Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua (Linnaeus, 1758), is one of the most popular food fish in the western world. The Atlantic cod is longer-lived and larger than its Pacific counterpart, and may reach 25 years in age, 200 centimeters in length, and 96 kilograms in mass. (Most Atlantic cod, however, weigh closer to about 30 kilograms.)
Cod has been an important economic commodity in an international market since the Viking period (around 800 AD). Norwegians used dried cod during their travels and soon a dried cod market developed in southern Europe. This market has lasted for more than 1000 years, passing through periods of Black Death, wars and other crises and still is an important Norwegian fish trade.[2] The Portuguese since the 15th century have been fishing cod in the North Atlantic and clipfish is widely eaten and appreciated in Portugal. The Basques also played an important role in the cod trade and are believed to have found the Canadian fishing banks before the Colombus' discovery of America. The North American east coast developed in part due to the vast amount of cod, and many cities in the New England area spawned near cod fishing grounds.
Search here for current International traders and producers of Cod
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This page is a compilation of sites from all over the web that relate to the many
varieties of Cod. Many of the sites are commercial opperations and most provide
a wealth of useful information. We will gladly accept any articles or papers
about Cod research, production or any other aspect of this species, for reprint
on this site. If you want your page concerning Cod added to our list notify
us at Contact.
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For your connivence we have provided the link for Blackwell's UK Books and Amazon
US Books. Simply type in Cod and click on the search button for their
selection of available titles concerning Cod.
Cod Web Sites
Abbe Museum - This Web page provides information about Cod fish ears and their scientific value.
AlaskanCod.com - The Pacific Cod Information Resource.
eLook.org - Nutritional Information on Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.
LBF - Learn how to fillet codfish.
NMFS - The Atlantic Cod Information Resource.
NOAA FishWatch - US Seafood facts.
Cod Fish
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