Where Does Norway Haddock Live?

Norway Haddock lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Norway Haddock

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 50 to 300 meters (164-984 feet), though occasionally shallower or deeper. Juveniles may inhabit shallower waters.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting rocky bottoms, gravel, and shell beds. Often found in fjords, along continental shelves, and around offshore banks. Prefers cold, clear waters.

Geographic range

Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Barents Sea and Svalbard south along the Norwegian coast, around the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Greenland. Its southern limit extends to the North Sea and occasionally to the British Isles.

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