Species
Blue whiting
Micromesistius poutassou
This species is part of the Blue Biome marine biodiversity dataset.
Ecoregions
Iceland–Faroe RidgeNorwegian Current
Ecoregion types
Polar & Subpolar
Trophic levels
Secondary Consumer
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About this species
Species identity
This species is part of the Blue Biome marine biodiversity dataset.
Where it lives
Blue whiting is widespread in the northeastern Atlantic and commonly associated with subpolar current systems including the Norwegian Sea. It forms large pelagic stocks linked to productive waters and zooplankton prey.
Role in the ecosystem
Micromesistius poutassou helps explain how marine food webs function through its ecological role, habitat use, and connection to broader ecosystem change.
Scientific reference
Citation
https://www.hi.no/resources/klimastatus-pa-bestander/20211214_Blue-whiting_narrative.pdf
Ocean Literacy Connections
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