About Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)

Blue whiting are found over the continental slope and shelf to more than 1000 m, but are more common at 300-400 m.

They make daily vertical migrations, surface waters at night and stay near the bottom during the day.

Can reach 50 cm in lenght. Max published weight: 830 g and age 20 years.

Diet

Feeds mostly on small crustaceans, but large individuals also prey on small fish and cephalopods.

Use

Sold fresh and frozen, and also processed as oil and fishmeal.