Pollock
The pollock is a migratory fish found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is an important food fish for humans and animals and is also popular as a game fish. The pollock is a member of the cod family and is similar in appearance to other members of this group, such as the haddock and cod. The pollock has a greenish-brown body with dark spots and a white underside. The average length of a pollock is about 30 cm (12 in), but they can grow to over 1 m (3 ft) in length. The pollock is an important commercial fish and is caught using a variety of methods, including trawling, gill netting, and longlining. The flesh of the pollock is white and firm and has a mild flavor. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, frying, and grilling.
The pollock is a migratory fish found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is an important food fish for humans and animals and is also popular as a game fish. The pollock is a member of the cod family and is similar in appearance to other members of this group, such as the haddock and cod. The pollock has a greenish-brown body with dark spots and a white underside. The average length of a pollock is about 30 cm (12 in), but they can grow to over 1 m (3 ft) in length.
The pollock is an important commercial fish and is caught using a variety of methods, including trawling, gill netting, and longlining. The flesh of the pollock is white and firm and has a mild flavor. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, frying, and grilling. Pollock is often used as a cheaper alternative to cod in fish and chips. It is also popular in Japan, where it is known as hirame, and is used in sushi and sashimi. In Korea, pollock is called myeongtae and is used to make a soup called myeongtae-guk.
The production process of pollock begins with the hatching of eggs in specialized hatcheries. The fry is then transferred to grow-out farms, where they are raised to adulthood. Pollock is typically harvested using trawlers or gillnets, and the fish are then processed onboard the vessel. The main products are fillets, which are either fresh or frozen and roe, which is used in the production of surimi (a type of fish paste).
The pollock fishery is well managed, and the species is not considered to be at risk of overfishing. In fact, pollock is considered to be a sustainable seafood choice by many environmental organizations. The pollock fishery is an important industry in many countries, including the United States, Russia, and China. In the United States, pollock is mainly caught in the Gulf of Alaska. The Russian pollock fishery is the largest in the world, and pollock from this region is often exported to China.
Global pollock production
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the global production of pollock fish in 2016 was 1.37 million metric tons. The majority of pollock fish production comes from Russia, which accounted for 1.14 million metric tons in 2016, or 83 percent of the global total. Other major pollock-producing countries include the United States, China, and South Korea.
Pollock fish are a major source of food for humans and animals around the world. In addition to being consumed fresh, pollock fish are also used in a variety of processed foods, such as surimi (a Japanese dish made with minced fish) and fish sticks. Pollock oil is also used in a variety of products, such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
The pollock fish industry is an important contributor to the economies of the countries where it is active. In 2016, the global pollock fish market was valued at around 4.4 billion US dollars. The United States is the largest importer of pollock fish, accounting for around 30 percent of the global total. Other major importers include China, Japan, and South Korea.