The wolffish is also known under the name of “Bass”. The difference between these two names lies in the fishing site only. If it is fished in the Mediterranean Sea, it is called “wolffish”. It is called a “bass” when it lives in the Atlantic Ocean. The name “wolffish” stems from the voracity of this …
Tuna is a large pelagic fish that has red coloured flesh. It can measure between 50 cm and 1.50 m, and in some cases, it can measure up to 3 m. In adulthood, its weight can reach up to 400 kgs.Moroccan bluefin tuna contains Omega 3 which plays an important role in the prevention of …
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) is a fish species of the family Carangidae . It is a pelagic species and can be found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The horse mackerel is distinguished by a very indented caudal fin and bony scutes (in the posterior lateral line), highlighting its silvery sheen. It stays …
In Morocco, this species is called Kabaila or Zaroug. It can live in the surface to under 300 meters in deep waters. Its common size ranges between 15 and 30 cm.The mackerel is rich in vitamins B and D, as well as minerals such as iron, iodine, and selenium. It is also a very good …
Thanks to its exposure to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea (3,500 km-long coastline), Morocco has an important stock of fishery resources. Morocco’s fish production is constantly evolving. This growth is mainly due to its flagship species, Sardina pilchardus Walbaum, of which Morocco is both the leading producer and exporter in the world.The …
