Atlantic cod are native to the North Atlantic Ocean, ranging from North Carolina to Greenland in the western Atlantic and from the Bay of Biscay to the Barents Sea in the eastern Atlantic. They inhabit cold, deep marine waters along continental shelves and prefer rocky, gravel, or sandy bottoms. Atlantic cod feed on fish such as herring and capelin, as well as crustaceans, mollusks, and worms. They commonly grow to 60–120 cm (24–47 inches), with some individuals exceeding 180 cm (71 inches). Key identifiers include a robust body, a prominent chin barbel, three dorsal fins, and a pale lateral line along their sides. An interesting fact is that Atlantic cod were historically one of the most important commercial fish species in the world, though many populations declined due to overfishing.Anglers and commercial fisheries catch them using bottom rigs, jigs, and trawl gear. Sources: FishBase (https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Gadus-morhua.html) and NOAA Fisheries (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-cod)