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Antarctic 'cod' -- Antarctic toothfish -- south of 60 degrees S are taken by scientists, and studied in large salt-water tanks, then released back into the Southern Ocean.
Others who fish commercially south of 60 degrees S for this animal are criminals according to the Antarctic Treaty, except in a heavily monitored fishery in the Ross Sea. Groups are not identified.
Green Peace has listed this animal on its Red List -- do not eat; based on the contention around the Ross Sea fishery.
What else can I help you with?
What eats antarctic cod?
Antarctic cod are often eaten by seals and orcas. These fish are also called the Antarctic toothfish and are eaten primarily by people.
What is one interesting fact about the Antarctic Cod?
what is a cool fact about antarctic cod
What group of people eat Antarctic cod?
You may be thinking of the Antarctic toothfish. These animals grow to more than 1.7 m in length and can weigh 135 Kg. These animals are eaten by people who think they're eating Patagonian toothfish.
How do Antarctic Cod reproduce?
Like all fish, Antarctic Cod lay eggs that are then fertilized, and hatch.
How does the Antarctic cod get its food?
in the sea
Is the Antarctic cod endangered?
Not extinct
Where do you find antarctic cod?
in Antarctica.
What does the Antarctic cod weigh?
+ 135 kg
How big is an Antarctic Cod?
Antarctic cod is a misnomer for the Antarctic toothfish, the top predator in the Southern Ocean.From the Wikipedia entry:"Antarctic toothfish, Dissostichus mawsoni, can grow in excess of two metres in length and more than 150 kg in mass."
What is the scientific name for the Antarctic cod?
(Dissostichus mawsoni)
How many babies does the Antarctic cod have?
60 at a time;)
List 5 antarctic fish?
pouched lamprey,toothfish, murray cod, icefish,plunderfish
