Icelandic Cod is the most valuable fish on Icelandic fishing grounds. The cod lives in the North Atlantic Sea.
The Icelandic Cod is a groundling that lives from a few meters to 600-meter depth. South of Iceland the fish reaches pubescent at age 3-5 years old but North of Iceland th pubescent age is 4-6 years old. Spawning usually begins in early March and lasts until May. The eggs can be up to 15 million per fish.
Icelandic Cod is critical for Icelanders when it comes to fishing. It is the most valuable species. The cod is about 10-15% of the whole catch but the value of it is 35-40% of all the fish exported.
Icelandic Cod are mainly fished in trawl but also on line or a net at wintertime. Over the last 30 years the total catch has been from 160-470 thousand tons per year. Some of the cod is salted and dried and made into delicious Bacalao - a traditional Icelandic treat.
Features & Benefits - Bay Winds® Wild Caught Icelandic Cod:
- Wild-caught Icelandic Cod is certified sustainable by Icelandic Responsible Fisheries. Product is caught in the Arctic waters of Iceland’s coast.
- Icelandic Cod Loins are bled on the vessel immediately after being caught, the fish is then packed in slush ice at sea to protect its pristine color and texture and is processed daily.
- All Icelandic Cod Loins are 100% usable, which maximizes yield by eliminating hidden costs from waste. All fillets are candled to ensure a defect free product.
