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Atlantic Cod
When John Cabot arrived on the shores of Newfoundland 500 years ago, cod was so plentiful that sailors could reportedly scoop them up into their ships with buckets.  A nice article on the cod fishery.
Atlantic Cod
A good description and angling methods from Captain Dave
Another Atlantic Cod
From the university of Delaware, Atlantic cod is a member of the gadoid family as is Pacific cod, cusk, and red and white hake.
Atlantic Cod Picture
USFDA Product Research Center picture and description.
Codfish.com
As the name implies, this is the home page for cod.  Includes fishing reports, tides, and catches.  Very in depth site.
Codfish Distribution
Historical data provided in map form to show the volume of codfish taken over the past 25 years.
Silver Hake
The silver hake, also know as whiting, is one of the less glamorous fish found in the waters off New Jersey.
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