Where Does Atlantic Cod Live?

Atlantic Cod lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Atlantic Cod

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 0 to 600 meters (0-2000 feet), but most commonly between 50-200 meters (160-660 feet).

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting cold temperate and subarctic waters. Prefers rocky bottoms, gravel, and sandy areas, often associated with continental shelves and slopes.

Geographic range

North Atlantic Ocean, including the Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea, North Sea, Baltic Sea, around Iceland and Greenland, off the coasts of North America from Greenland to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

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