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GROUNDFISH
Species that are usually caught near the ocean bottom, including cod,
haddock, pollock, redfish, halibut, flounder, and many others.
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PELAGICS The "pelagic" species live in midwater or close to the
surface. They include herring, capelin, swordfish, tuna, and many others.
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INVERTEBRATES Any animal without a backbone or spinal column. They include lobster,
crab, shrimp, clams, scallops and many others.
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DIADROMOUS A general term referring to both anadromous and catadromous species.
"Anadromous" species such as salmon spawn in fresh water but
spend part of their lives in the ocean. "Catadromous" species, eels being the main example, spawn
in the ocean but live part of their lives in fresh water.
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MARINE MAMMALS The term marine mammal is applies to all species of whales, dolphins,
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FRESHWATER Species that are not of the sea.
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AQUATIC TOPICS Topics related to plants or animals growing or living in water, whether
marine waters or freshwaters.
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