Fish

Sturgeon

Sturgeon are classified as migratory fish (except for sterlet). During their life cycle they migrate to fresh waters of rivers. Representatives are relatively large, reaching a length of up to 4 meters. Sturgeon live up to 100 years (beluga), feed on animal food, sticking to bottom areas.

Main representatives:

• sturgeon;
• sterlet;
• beluga

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They have very valuable meat, which used to be called red (due to cost). Black caviar is a valuable delicacy that enjoys worldwide fame among culinary experts. To avoid the extinction of sturgeon, fishing quotas were introduced for the states of the Caspian Sea. Commercial fish farming is becoming more important, which contributes to their conservation in their natural habitat.

cod

Codfish are a large family with more than a hundred species. The main habitat is the salty waters of the Northern Hemisphere. Main representatives:

• cod;
• pollock;
• haddock.

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Separately, we can mention the burbot, the only freshwater representative. All codfish have common features - a disproportionate head, small scales on the body, large eyes, large openings in the gills. Only some species of the family have a fleshy baleen. The body is covered with spots of various shapes. Cod feed on animal food; depending on their size, they can consume plankton and small fish. A cod delicacy that has a significant amount of beneficial minerals is liver.

What lean fish to eat: list of skinny fish varieties

The most common skinny fish:

1. vobla;
2. flounder;
3. crucian carp;
4. mullet;
5. lemonema;
6. bream;
7. pollock;
8. navaga;
9. river perch;
10. pangasius;
11. haddock;
12. whiting;
13. pollock;
14. zander;
15. tilapia;
16. cod;
17. hake;
18. pike.

The fat content in lean fish is minimal. It can be eaten at any time of the day several times a week, even for dinner.

For example, cod is extremely healthy. Its fillet contains about 20% pure protein and only 0.4% fat. It also has no cholesterol, any taste or small seeds. Pollock is in no way inferior to cod; moreover, this fish is cheaper and more often found on sale. Frozen pollock is available in any convenience store.

And blue whiting and pollock are also very good in their properties and taste. The latter contains a lot of vitamins B1, B2, B12, PP, A, K, E, potassium, sodium, selenium, iron, zinc, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, cobalt, manganese.

And, of course, you should not ignore river fish: pike, crucian carp, perch and others. It is very tasty and usually comes to our kitchen many times faster than sea fish, since it is caught right there in this area. Give preference to live fish to get maximum benefits.

The method of preparing the fish also plays a significant role.

Salmonidae

Salmonidae - this family of fish cannot be completely classified as oceanic, since they have a unique feature. It lies in the fact that for spawning (reproduction), salmon are forced to migrate to fresh water bodies, and return precisely to the body of water in which they were born. During spawning, they travel enormous distances, change their color (even pink) and appearance.

The ability to adapt is another distinctive feature of this family. The meat, which is called red, has an excellent taste; caviar is no less tasty and healthy, which is why commercial interest in salmon is very high. The sizes are very variable - from a few centimeters to 2 meters. They live in the northern and middle latitudes of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, from where they migrate to fresh water bodies to breed.

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This sea fish has well-known names, and everyone can recognize it from the photo:

• salmon;
• coho salmon;
• pink salmon;
• omul;
• chum salmon;
• trout.

How to cook delicious white fish?

Whatever cooking method the cook resorts to, in any case, the value and taste of white fish meat will not decrease.

But there are certain recommendations:

1. Dorado, cod and halibut are able to reveal their taste when cooked on the grill or in a frying pan. This is due to the tight consistency of the meat, which during heat treatment is not capable of destroying its own texture.
2. Soft meat from flounder, sole or striped bass prefers steaming.
3. Halibut and mackerel will reveal their flavor bouquet when smoked or salted.

Note! In any case, no matter how any of the above types are prepared, each person will receive from the product all the useful microelements and vitamins contained in it, which the human body sometimes lacks.

Flounder

Flounders are an interesting representative of the marine family. They live almost their entire life on the bottom of the reservoir. Evolutionarily, their eyes are located on one side, their body shape is flat, leaf-like, close to an oval. Some representatives live in shallow waters, while others have adapted to the depths. Dimensions range from a few centimeters to almost 5 meters. They live in salt water that washes all of Eurasia.

Typical representatives:

• flounder;
• halibut;
• sole;
• Kalkan.

Representatives of this family are of high commercial interest.

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Flat white fish

This species received this definition due to its flattened skeletal structure. The bones extend from the main ridge in even rays and in most cases the eyes are located on one side of the body. Some species can reach large sizes - at least two meters.

Dorada

• Dorada (sea crucian, golden spar). Habitat: Eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Occasionally you can find a population of sea bream in the Black Sea (Crimean coast).
• The body shape is oval, flattened laterally.
• The scales are silvery in color, and the fins are pale pink.
• Dorado is considered to be more of a deep-sea fish - they live at a depth of about thirty meters, and spawning occurs even deeper - one hundred and fifty meters.
• In recent years, sea bream has been successfully grown in closed artificial pools of private fish farms. This was due to increased demand for sea bream pulp.
• The usual weight of one individual can be about 600 grams, but sometimes it is possible to grow heavier specimens - up to one kilogram.
• Sea bream meat is versatile in preparation, but it is worth noting one more feature - the pulp can be consumed raw.
• Dorada was liked by fans of Japanese cuisine (sushi, rolls) and fans of diet food, since one hundred grams of sea bream meat contains only three grams of fat.

Flounder

Science knows at least thirty species of flounder fish. A distinctive feature is the completely flat shape of the body and the eyes located on one side of the body.

Habitat – Atlantic Ocean and seas:

• Azovskoe;
• Black;
• Beringovo;
• Okhotsk;
• Mediterranean.

Flounder is a bottom dweller, which has excellent camouflage abilities - thanks to its shape, it is perfectly camouflaged on the bottom surface.

Note! The clean and tender meat of flounder has led to an increase in its popularity, and, consequently, to increased fishing. This in turn contributes to a decline in fish populations.

Halibut

• Halibut (sole) is one of the numerous flounder family.
• Habitat: Pacific and Atlantic oceans, seas surrounding Russia on the eastern and northern sides - Barents, Okhotsk, Bering, Japan. It lives only on the bottom and spawns there.
• Compared to flounder, halibut is larger in size and, therefore, heavier. Individual individuals can weigh at least four hundred kilograms.

tilapia

• Unlike its “flat” counterparts, tilapia is a freshwater fish, so in most cases it can comfortably grow and reproduce in artificial reservoirs.
• The popularity and demand for the flesh of this particular type of fish is due to its soft and delicate low-fat texture with a high protein content.

Herrings

Herrings are schooling marine fish. They are among the most important commercial lobefin ​​fish in the world. The fish is harvested for consumption, fishmeal and fish oil production. This fish prefers plankton for food. It lives mainly in the tropics, and in the cold northern latitudes of the Arctic and Antarctic, the most persistent fish are found.

Famous representatives:

• Baltic and Pacific herring;
• European sprat;
• herring;
• anchovy;
• sprat;
• European sardine.

The body of the fish is laterally compressed and silvery in color. The teeth are small or absent altogether. The back is dark in color, with one dorsal fin. The sizes are generally up to 30 cm, the largest reach 75 cm. Scientific fact – the head is without scales, which distinguishes herrings from other families. The fish is capable of throwing numerous offspring; adult individuals live in schools. A schooling lifestyle helps protect against large marine predators, including sharks, whales, and birds of prey.

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Herring

Our hit parade is headed by the beloved herring. It can be consumed in any form, including grilled. True, in the latter case you will have to get fresh herring, otherwise you will end up with a dish that is popular in Vietnam, but very specific. Herring is also an excellent source of protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium, niacin, vitamin B-12 and selenium. Champion, in a word. Material on the topic: 5 ingenious dishes with common herring .

Herring

Perch

Perch, like salmon, live in salt and fresh waters. Distributed in the northern hemisphere: North America, Asia, Europe. Pecarins and chops, as well as sculpin perches, live in the Black and Azov Seas. Perches are distinguished by a dorsal fin consisting of two parts. The cheeks are covered with scales, the teeth stand in several rows.

Pike-perch is the name given to a marine representative of the family; it has the most impressive size among all perches. With a length of up to 70 cm, it weighs up to 4 kg. The back is dark green, the sides are striped, which is why it can be recognized even from a photo. It has a high reproductive capacity, laying up to a million eggs during spawning. Due to its fertility, it is of interest for industrial fishing.

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Mackerel

Mackerels are a predatory family of ray-finned fish that live in the ocean and are capable of quickly developing significant speeds. Dimensions range from 20 cm to 4.5 m for common tuna. A characteristic feature is a bony ring around the eyes, two dorsal fins that can be hidden in a furrow. The tail is forked, the whole body is protected by small scales, but in the back it can become bare. Tunas (the mackerel's knee) are able to maintain a body temperature higher than the ambient temperature. Large fish such as king mackerel accumulate mercury in their bodies. Children and pregnant women are not recommended to eat this meat.

Known species of marine fish:

• Atlantic bonito;
• Atlantic mackerel;
• wahoo;
• common and skipjack tuna.

Sarganaceae

Garfish live in tropical, subtropical and temperate latitudes. There are marine and freshwater ones, up to 1.5 m in size. They are predators by nature, the main diet is crustaceans and small fish. The body is flattened laterally, the jaw is shaped like a beak. The color has a greenish or blue tint, with dark stripes on the sides. The elongated shape of the body allows this fish to develop significant speed, which poses a danger to people involved in diving, surfing, and fishermen. All garfish are edible, but are mostly used only for local consumption.

The most famous:

• European garfish;
• narrow-snouted tyrosur;
• Atlantic saury.

Ray-finned fish

Ray-finned fish are one of the classes of fish that occupy a dominant position in terms of the number of families. About 95% of species of both large and small sea fish are ray-finned. Representatives of this class are found in almost every body of water. The fins, similar in structure to a feather, determined the scientific name of this class. Ray-finned animals are approximately 420 million years old.

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Babies living in sea waters

The smallest fish in the world that lives in salt water is the dwarf goby. This species is found in the border zone of the Indian and Pacific oceans. The body length of a female bull reaches 9 millimeters. Unlike most other species, the male pygmy goby is slightly smaller than the female.

The pygmy goby is the smallest fish in the world that lives in salt water.

Relatively recently, ichthyologists discovered the presence of this species in the waters surrounding the Shetland Islands, which was a great discovery for scientists. However, this subspecies turned out to be much larger than its Indo-Pacific counterpart. The largest of the studied individuals had a length of 24 millimeters. This small fish is called Gillette's goby and is one of the smallest fish in Europe. Gillett's goby is still quite poorly studied because:

• has a very small size;
• has excellent mimicry abilities;
• found in places with a lot of underwater shelters.

These factors do not make it possible to thoroughly study the behavior of the bull in natural conditions. So far, all that is known for certain is that these creatures live exclusively in those parts of the reservoir where the bottom is abundantly covered with shell rock.

Speaking about miniature sea fish, we cannot ignore the species of goby that lives near the island of Luzon. The name of this species, which does not exceed 13 millimeters in length, is Sinarapan. This fish is of great commercial importance for the islanders , so its numbers are rapidly declining.

The smallest fish in Russian sea waters is the Caspian goby Berg, which is about 2 centimeters long and lives in the Caspian Sea. This species, like the vast majority of other gobies, leads a bottom-dwelling lifestyle. Individual individuals can be found not only in the sea , but also in the lower reaches of rivers flowing into the Caspian Sea:

• in Volga;
• in Terek;
• in Kura;
• in the Urals.

The ocean and sea depths have not yet been fully explored by man and can hold a lot of secrets and mysteries, so the question of which fish is the smallest in the world still remains open.

Paedocypris progenetica is the smallest fish in the world

White fish

White fish are the most common fish in ocean waters. Most of the white fish are dietary, low in fat. This is compensated by the protein content - over 20 grams. The high content of vitamins B, A, E, D, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc makes meat very healthy.

White fish differ in appearance (flat and round), belonging to families, and habitat.

Flat fish include:

• flounder;
• halibut;
• tilapia.

Round:

• hake;
• pollock;
• pollock;
• cod;
• striped bass;
• burbot.

Marine fish are distinguished by their flattened shape and fairly large sizes (up to 2 meters).

White sea fish prefer salty, cold water, where they live in large quantities. All countries allow the fishing of these fish in industrial quantities. This is due to the high rate of population recovery, which makes it an indispensable source of quality food. This fish is consumed fried, dried, dried and even boiled. In addition to dietary ones, there are also fatty varieties - mackerel, herring, halibut.

Types of white fish

Sea white fish has a specific light color. It differs from each other both in appearance and in belonging to a particular family. Therefore, the following types of white fish are distinguished.

Flatfish

It is advisable to include in this variety, for example, flounder, halibut, white fish, tilapia. This fish is characterized by an original appearance. The body shape of this fish is flattened. This fish has main bones that radiate from the back, resembling rays directed towards both sides of the ridge. Moreover, such species can grow up to two meters in length. Here are some representatives of this family.

Flounder

Scientists know more than 30 species of flounder. The body of this fish is strongly flattened on both sides. In the upper part, where the eyes are located, there is a lighter and brighter color. It prefers to be at the very bottom, and it is found in the Azov, Black, Bering, Okhotsk and Mediterranean Seas, as well as in the Atlantic Ocean. Flounder spawns in early spring, at a depth of up to 150 m. It can gain weight up to 3 kg. Due to its excellent taste, flounder is caught at high rates, which leads to a decline in its population in many seas.

Halibut (sole)

It is possible to meet this fish in the northern regions of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and in the territorial waters of Russia - the Sea of ​​Okhotsk and the Barents Sea. At the same time, halibut is divided into black, common, Asian arrowtooth and American arrowtooth.

Halibut is a predatory fish species. Its diet includes cod, flounder, pollock and all kinds of shellfish. Can live about 30 years. Halibut is a valuable commercial fish, as a result of which it is caught in huge quantities.

tilapia

This is a freshwater fish that leads a bottom-dwelling lifestyle. Inhabits water bodies located in the tropics. It is absolutely indiscriminate in food and feeds on most of the various organisms found in the reservoir.

It is grown artificially in Asian, African and North American countries. It has an excellent taste, for which it received the second name “royal perch”. Its meat is not fatty, but contains a large amount of protein.

round fish

This species includes fish such as monkfish, grouper, striped bass, red snapper, haddock, burbot, hake and cod.

These fish have a round shape, slightly thick. The eyes are located on both sides of the head. The rib bones are curved and extend down from the spine.

Cod

The cod family has a certain number of subspecies. Some species are capable of growing up to 1.7 m in length, but some of the species do not grow up to 1 m in length. This is a valuable commercial fish species, which is usually caught in the northern latitudes of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The fish leads a schooling lifestyle and is highly fertile.

Individuals that have reached the age of 3-7 years and have gained a weight of about 10 kg are valued. Despite this, some specimens are able to live up to 100 years and grow to serious sizes.

Nelma

Nelma is a freshwater fish and has a silvery hue. Nelma is a large fish that can weigh about 50 kg, with a length of up to 1.5 m. Its diet includes smaller fish, such as smelt or vendace. She spawns with the arrival of autumn. By the way, this fish is quite prolific and is capable of laying up to 400 thousand eggs.

Haddock

Haddock is also a valuable commercial fish. It is caught annually in very large quantities - more than half a million tons. This valuable fish is found in the waters of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. It can reach a weight of 20-30 kg, but the average size of haddock caught does not exceed 15 kg.

Haddock is easy to distinguish from other fish species by its characteristic oval black spots located on both sides of the head. According to experts, this type of fish identifies its relatives precisely by the presence of these spots. Haddock is recommended by nutritionists because it has lean meat. You can buy such fish at any grocery store.

Burbot

Burbot is a fish that resembles a catfish in appearance. Like catfish, burbot is found in fresh water bodies of both Europe and Asia. At the same time, he prefers cooler water, with a temperature of no more than +25°C. Lives close to the bottom. During summer periods, when the water can warm up to temperatures above optimal, burbot hides in holes or under snags, where it waits for the cold weather to arrive. Burbot, like catfish, goes out to “hunt” only at night, so fishing at night is most preferable. Burbot can be caught using jigs, spoons or bottom gear using animal baits.

Hake

It belongs to the representatives of cod fish species, prefers salt water and not great depths. As a rule, individuals are caught that do not exceed 40-50 cm in length. At the same time, there are specimens up to 1.5 meters long. Due to the excellent taste characteristics of its meat, hake ranks first among cod fish in terms of meat value. Nutritionists recommend consuming hake, as its meat contains a sufficient amount of vitamins and very little fat.

Striped bass

This is an equally valuable commercial fish with excellent taste characteristics. Prefers to breed in the Atlantic Ocean, at low water temperatures. It can also be found in the Sea of ​​Azov.

This is a predatory fish that sports fishermen prefer to catch, although catching perch is not so easy. It constantly moves along water horizons, so its behavior is completely unpredictable. Fishing for striped bass requires careful preparation and special detection equipment, such as a depth sounder. As far as is known, the largest specimen that was caught reached a weight of 37 kg.

Angler

This fish is also called the “European anglerfish”. This fish lives at a depth of up to 200 meters and leads a sedentary lifestyle. Can grow to large sizes. They call it that because of its large flattened head, which occupies almost 2/3 of its body.

It is found in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as in the Barents and Black Seas. Its diet consists of small fish. It is caught because of its excellent taste characteristics, despite its unattractive appearance.

red fish

Red fish is a generalized name for the delicious sturgeon fish. The popular name for salmon fish has come into use as red, which is associated with the pink and reddish hue of their meat.

Interesting fact: in the old days sturgeon were called red, which meant “valuable”.

At the moment, red fish includes the sturgeon family:

• stellate sturgeon;
• beluga;
• sturgeon;
• sterlet and others.

From salmon

With true red meat:

• pink salmon;
• salmon;
• trout;
• salmon.

With light meat:

• coho salmon;
• whitefish;
• nelma

This classification is widespread, but some researchers are against joining salmon to red fish.

All representatives of this group are valuable for their meat. Per 100 grams of product there are 21 grams of protein, 13 grams of fat and only 1 gram of carbohydrates. In addition to the quantitative composition of nutrients, it is worth considering the quality. Omega-3, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, selenium, fluorine, arginine, leucine, valine, vitamins B, C, A, D, E, PP and other macro and microelements are needed by the body for normal functioning.

No less valuable is red and black caviar, with a high content of proteins and fats, which are easily absorbed by the body. Like meat, it has a large number of important nutritional components, established in the correct proportions. And the amount of iodine is even higher than in meat. People with kidney problems should use caviar with caution. Caviar is a rather difficult product for the digestive system, so children under 3 years of age are advised to refrain from consuming it due to the possibility of indigestion.

Fatty and lean fish

According to the nature of fat accumulation, fish are divided into 3 categories:

1. Fatty fish - more than 8% fat
2. Moderately fatty fish - from 4% to 8% fat
3. Lean fish - less than or equal to 4% fat.

In addition, the fat content of fish may depend on what time of year it was caught. It is the fattest during the spawning period.

It is important to note that the fats contained in fish are very healthy. Unsaturated fatty acids have a beneficial effect on almost all body systems: they support the immune system, the heart and blood vessels, the gastrointestinal tract, the reproductive system and the brain. They are also indispensable for the beauty of skin, hair and nails, help get rid of weakness, chronic fatigue, stress and painful sensations in the joints, and prevent early aging.

Unsaturated fatty acids are necessary for our body. Therefore, if you do not adhere to a strict diet, you can safely include not only lean fish, but also other varieties of fish in your diet.

Skinny fish is suitable for people on strict and therapeutic diets, pregnant and lactating women. It can also be safely offered to children and adolescents without fear of developing obesity in younger family members.

Fatty varieties

Fatty fish, such as halibut, mackerel, saury, herring, silver carp, burbot, and Caspian sprat, are increasingly becoming part of the human diet. This is due to the desire for rational consumption of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and nutrients, which fatty varieties contain in abundance.

A high content of omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of heart and vascular diseases by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood. This acid is also a natural anticoagulant, reducing the risk of blood clots. Fatty fish normalizes brain function, protects joints from arthrosis, normalizes calcium levels, and increases skin elasticity. This fish should be consumed 2-3 times a week, in small portions, steamed or baked. It is best combined with tomatoes, herbs, lemons and other vegetables, which contribute to its better absorption.

Recommended consumption rates

In 1994, the UK Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy (COMA) recommended that people eat at least two portions of fish per week, one of which should be oily fish.

In 2004, the UK Food Standards Agency published guidelines on recommended minimum and maximum amounts of oily fish to be eaten per week to balance the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with the potential dangers of consuming PCBs and dioxins. It reaffirmed the 1994 guidelines of two servings of fish per week, including one serving of oily fish. However, it recommended eating no more than four servings per week, and no more than two servings for pregnant or breastfeeding women ().

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the maximum permissible oral dose of methylmercury is 0.1 micrograms per kg of body weight per day. The corresponding blood mercury limit is 5.8 µg/L. Restrictions apply to certain fatty fish:

• marlin
• swordfish
• shark
• tuna (to a lesser extent) ()

Recommendations for maximum intake of oily fish were up to four servings (1 serving = 140 g) per week for men, boys and women past childbearing age, and up to two servings per week for women of childbearing age, including pregnant and lactating women, and girls. There is no recommended limit on the consumption of white fish.

The 2007 EPA and USDA guidelines set a limit only for the consumption of oily fish with more than one part per million of methylmercury, specifically:

• malacanthas
• king mackerel
• shark
• swordfish

However, there are restrictions for breastfeeding/pregnant women and children under six years of age. These populations should completely avoid consuming fish with a high risk of mercury contamination (listed above), and limit their consumption of fish with moderate and low levels of methylmercury to 340 grams per week. Consumption of longfin tuna (albacore) should be limited to 170 g or less per week.

The article was prepared by experts for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a guide for treating medical conditions and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In case of illness or any symptoms, you should always consult a doctor and not self-medicate.

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About the author: Alexander Fedorov

Candidate of Biological Sciences, biologist, nutrition expert. Graduated from Stavropol State University with a degree in Biology at the Faculty of Biology and Chemistry.

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In stores you can find many varieties of sea fish, which are sold for every taste. It all depends on the locality and distance from the seas. It is worth noting that not all species are used for food; some are decorative species.

Thus, a cardinal is an aquarium representative of the ray-finned fish from the carp family. This species is very popular among aquarium enthusiasts. The cardinal fish has 4 breeding forms, but most often you can see individuals with a predominant red tint. Body sizes reach 4 cm, lives in cool water, temperature 14-22 degrees Celsius. The original habitat is the territory of China, from where it spread. The cardinal is sold in pet stores.

The list of outlandish species can include swordfish (swordfish), the only representative of swordwings. Body length reaches 4.5 m, body temperature can be lower than the environment. Swordfish are natural predators with a wide variety of foods. The name is derived from the highly elongated and pointed upper jaw, which has no teeth, and resembles a sword. The global catch per year reaches 100 thousand tons. The meat is tasty, without an unpleasant odor, and there are no small bones. The sword makes migrations, sometimes reaching 2 thousand kilometers per season. Large individuals can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h while hunting.

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Capelin should be called one of the beneficial foods for humans due to its high content of vitamins, iodine, and proteins. It is used to prevent heart and vascular diseases and for weight loss due to its low calorie content. The reserves of capelin in the World Ocean are large, which explains the high commercial interest. The annual catch can be up to 1 million tons. This species has a wide habitat in cold waters, which makes it relatively accessible. The fish is small in size, up to 25 cm, the back is dark, the sides and belly are silver.

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Names of white fish, brief description

Flatfish

Flounder

More than thirty varieties of flounder are known. The body of the fish is flattened on both sides. The eyes are located in its upper part; it has a lighter color. Flounder is found in the Black, Azov, Bering, Okhotsk, Mediterranean Seas, and the Atlantic Ocean.

This fish can be found near the day itself. Flounder leaves for spawning in early spring, climbing to a depth of up to 150 meters. The weight of an adult flounder often reaches three kg.

The population of flounder has decreased recently in all seas, as it is caught on an industrial scale. Flounder is a very tasty fish and is in great demand.

Halibut or sole

Halibut is found in the Atlantic Ocean and in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean - in the Sea of ​​Okhotsk and Barents Sea. There are several types of halibut:

• ordinary;
• black;
• Asian arrowtooth;
• American arrowtooth.

This fish is a predator; it feeds on cod and does not disdain flounder, pollock, and various mollusks. The maximum lifespan of halibut is 30 years. This tasty, valuable commercial fish is caught in large quantities.

tilapia

Tilapia is a freshwater fish that lives close to the bottom.
It lives in tropical reservoirs, is absolutely unpretentious in relation to food, and feeds on many organisms that live in reservoirs. Tilapia grows well in artificial reservoirs in Asia, Africa, and North America. White fish meat has excellent taste, it has little fat and a large amount of protein. Tilapia has another name - “king perch”, which it deserves for its delicious meat.

round fish

Cod

The cod family is divided into several subspecies, some of which reach a length of up to 1.7 meters. There are smaller species, less than a meter long. The habitat of cod is the northern latitudes of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

This is a commercial fish with high reproductive efficiency. She travels in packs.

Specimens aged 3-7 years are of particular value. By this period, they gain considerable weight, reaching approximately 10 kg. Some cod specimens can live up to their centenary.

The most useful of these fish is considered to be black cod, covered with dark metallic scales.

Nelma

This is a freshwater fish with white meat, the body of which is covered with beautiful silvery scales. It is a large fish; with a length of one and a half meters, its weight can be up to 50 kg. Nelma is a predator; she hunts for small fish (vendice, smelt).

White salmon leaves to spawn with the arrival of the first autumn days. She is very prolific, laying up to 400 thousand eggs.

Haddock

This is a valuable commercial fish, which is caught in huge quantities (more than 500 million tons per year). The habitat of haddock is the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

The average weight of haddock is 15 kg, some individuals can grow up to 20-30 kg. On the head of the haddock you can see oval black spots, by which this fish is easy to distinguish from other types of fish.

Experts say that haddock easily finds its relatives using the indicated identification marks. Haddock meat is lean; for this reason, nutritionists especially insist on its consumption. There are practically no interruptions in the supply of this fish to grocery stores.

Burbot

The river white fish burbot is very similar in appearance to catfish, so ignorant people often confuse them. Burbot, just like its close relative, has long inhabited the fresh water bodies of Europe and Asia.

For a comfortable life, burbot requires cooler water, the temperature of which does not exceed +25 degrees. This is a bottom fish. If in the summer heat the temperature in the reservoir becomes higher than optimal, burbot seeks refuge under snags and in burrows. Burbot is a predator; it sleeps during the day and goes hunting at night.

Experienced fishermen know about this feature, and therefore fish at night. To catch burbot, you need jigs, spoons, and bottom gear using animal baits.

Hake

This is a representative of cod fish; for a comfortable life it needs salt water, not too deep. The standard length of a hake is 40-50 cm. Specimens growing up to one and a half meters are rare.

The meat of this fish has a wonderful taste; in value it ranks first among cod fish. Nutritionists treat it with great respect, since the lean hake meat contains enough vitamins.

Striped bass

Saltwater white fish striped bass is a commercial fish. Its habitat is the Atlantic Ocean and the Sea of ​​Azov. Striped bass require low water temperatures to reproduce. Fishing for this predator is very popular among sports fishermen, since it requires special preparation.

Striped bass are a cunning fish with completely unpredictable behavior. It actively moves along water horizons; to catch it, a special detection device (echo sounder) is required. The largest striped bass ever caught weighed quite a respectable 37 kg.

Angler

This fish also has another name - European anglerfish. The habitat of the monkfish is in the Atlantic Ocean, the Black Sea, and the Barents Sea. This fish descends to great depths - up to 200 meters, and moves very little.

Monkfish can grow to a considerable size. The fish received this name because of its huge flattened head, which is twice the length of the body.

The food for monkfish is small fish. The European anglerfish is an unattractive species, but it is highly prized for its excellent meat.

Benefits for the body

All edible types of sea fish are very useful for adults and children. It contains a large amount of vitamins, macroelements and microelements. The different fat contents of the species make it suitable for any diet. It is useful for children to eat dishes made from sea fish, because it contains a significant set of amino acids, bromine, fluorine, and iodine. But it should be taken into account that such fish is more difficult for a child to digest, so the smaller the child, the more preferable river species are for him.

Suitable for children are salmon, such as trout, salmon, rich in omega-3, vitamins B, E. Hake, pollock, burbot, cod, which contain little fat and a large amount of vitamins B, A, C, PP, are no less useful. , E, D, fluorine, iron, magnesium.

Perch contains a lot of phosphorus, which contributes to the proper development and functioning of the nervous system.

Pike perch is rich in vitamins, improves brain function when taken regularly, and normalizes intestinal function. To preserve the positive qualities of fish as much as possible, you should refrain from frying in oil. A better solution would be to cook in the oven or steam.

Fish is no less useful for adults, since at any age the body needs a large amount of vitamins, amino acids, a balanced amount of proteins, fats and microelements. By improving brain function, fish meat helps fight depression and has a positive effect on reproductive function.

Taste and beneficial properties of white fish

White fish, or rather its meat, is one of the popular ingredients in the preparation of various types of dishes, which not only has an excellent taste, but also benefits the body.

Any type of fish containing white meat can be boiled, fried, stewed, or dried. The vitamins and minerals that white meat is rich in normalize metabolism, which will be an excellent assistant in the process of human life.

White fish meat is considered a dietary food product because it boasts a minimal fat content.

Not all white fish contain some fat; there are also fatty types:

• herring;
• greenling;
• halibut;
• catfish;
• mackerel.

Note! Fish oil, which is part of meat, is a source of one of the important vitamins - Omega-3, which takes care of the human immune system and can strengthen bones.