Species
Polar cod
Boreogadus saida
Polar cod is a small northern forage fish that transfers zooplankton production to larger fish, seals, seabirds, and whales.
Ecoregions
Norwegian Current
Ecoregion types
Polar & Subpolar
Trophic levels
Secondary Consumer
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About this species
Species identity
Boreogadus saida is a cold-water fish strongly associated with Arctic and high-subpolar ecosystems. It feeds on plankton-rich prey and is a key forage species in northern food webs.
Where it lives
Polar cod is most strongly associated with Arctic and high-subpolar waters, including the Barents Sea gateway. It often occupies cold water masses linked to sea ice and northward-flowing current systems.
Role in the ecosystem
Polar cod is useful for understanding how current systems connect subpolar and Arctic food webs.
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