The haddock is a member of the true cod family. They can be found primarily in the north Atlantic Ocean. They are a heavily fished species, predominantly in northern Europe. Unfortunately, these aquatic residents are being
The muscovy duck, aka, Barbary duck, can be found in United States, Mexico, Central and South America. They prefer forested swamps, lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, wet forests, grasslands, and agricultural crops. With no
The sea squirt, aka tunicate or ascidian, is a sessile (organism that is permanently fixed to a surface) that can be found in oceans all over the world and at all depths. They typically dwell on rocks, pier pilings, ship
The pacu is often misidentified as a piranha. While in the same family, they are different fish with far different behaviors. Pacus can be found in tropical and subtropical South America. They prefer lakes, rivers, floodplains, and flooded forests located in the Amazon, Orinoco, Río de la Plata Basins, São […]
The herring, aka silver darling, primarily hails from the north Pacific and north Atlantic Oceans. Other populations are found in various other locales. There are around 200 known species of herring. However, most people are
The sardine, aka pilchard, hails from the herring family. There are around 21 known species of sardine. They can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They follow blooms
The blue mussel, aka the common mussel, is a filter-feeding, bivalve mollusk that is found in intertidal and shallow, subtidal zones throughout the world. Even though they are subjected to
The carp is a study in duality. In their native habitat they are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. However, in the rest of the world, they are deemed a highly invasive fish, as compiled by
Found in all the world’s oceans and especially abundant in Antarctica’s surrounding waters it’s krill. These tiny critters are only the size of your pinky finger but are found in
With over 900 known species of cricket in the world, these insects are known not just for infesting our homes. Crickets are cherished in certain parts of the world as good luck symbols
