Atlantic cod

The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a species of fish that resides in the chilly waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. This cod has been a culinary staple for humans for centuries, except for vegans but who cares about them.

Appearance

The Atlantic cod has a scaleless, elongated body with a distinctive barbell on its chin. This can be quite advantageous for the cod when trying to catch shrimp, but also makes it an easy target for cats since they are fascinated by anything that dangles.

Habitat

The Atlantic cod can be found in the North Atlantic Ocean, but not in any aquariums or fish tanks, so don’t even try. They hang out at depths ranging from 50 to 200 meters, which is as deep as the Mariana trench if you’ve ever heard of it.

Diet

The diet of the Atlantic cod consists of pretty much everything it can find or catch. This includes crustaceans, squid, and other fish, as well as anything that falls off of a tourist’s boat, during those rare times when they decide to go fishing instead of taking selfies for Instagram.

Importance

The Atlantic cod has played an important role in human history, especially in the food industry. Without this fish, the menu of fish and chips would be severely limited and people would have to resort to boring things like tofu and salads.

Popularity

Despite its decline in population over the years through overfishing, Atlantic cod remains a popular fish for human consumption. It is still the favorite fish of fisherman, who say it is “as good as it got” and also of seagulls that enjoy scavenging in fishing areas.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Atlantic cod is a fish worth celebrating. From its importance to the culinary world to its remarkable ability to survive and thrive, it truly is a fish like no other. It is said that if the Atlantic cod goes extinct, fish and chips will be replaced by kale and quinoa in England´s menu, making it the grimmest scenario possible.