Where Does Pacific Saury Live?

Pacific Saury lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pacific Saury

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic, inhabiting the upper 0-230 meters (0-750 feet) of the water column, though occasionally found deeper.

Environment

Open ocean, pelagic zone, typically found in temperate and subarctic waters.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the North Pacific Ocean, from the coasts of Japan, Korea, and China eastward across the Pacific to the Gulf of Alaska, British Columbia, and Baja California. Its distribution is highly influenced by ocean currents and temperature fronts.

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