by WPorre | Feb 10, 2016 | The Sea
The Sea The codThe cod is easily recognised by its beard-like chin barbels, its large head, and brown, spotted back. It gets its colour from its surroundings. Norwegians recognise two varieties – the reddish-brown “kelp cod”, and the pale grey “sand...
by WPorre | Feb 10, 2016 | The Sea
The Sea The pollockThe pollock is a relative of the cod, but it lacks the beard-like barbels. However, it does have the characteristic protruding lower jaw. Its back is an even greenish-brown colour, and it is a popular catch along the Jæren...
by WPorre | Feb 10, 2016 | The Sea
The Sea The saitheThe saithe has a dark green back. It has a distinctly pale and continuous lateral line, in contrast to the pollack, where the lateral line is...
by WPorre | Feb 10, 2016 | The Sea
The Sea The haddockThe haddock also belongs to the cod family. It is easy to recognise by the black patch above each pectoral...
by WPorre | Feb 10, 2016 | The Sea
The Sea The garfishThe garfish has green bones. It is a fast swimmer and has long, beak-like jaws and a long, slender...
by WPorre | Feb 10, 2016 | The Sea
The Sea The mackerelThe mackerel doesn’t have a swim bladder. This means that it can rise very rapidly to the sea surface and down again without being affected by changes in...
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