Alaska pollock

Imagine a fish that looks a bit like a cod, but it's super important! That's the Alaska pollock. They have three fins on their back and two on their belly, like little wings. They love to swim in big groups called schools, sometimes with thousands and thousands of their fishy friends. They are shiny and silvery, and they can grow to be as long as a grown-up's arm!

These fish live in the super cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean. Think of places like the Bering Sea, which is between Alaska and Russia. It's a very big and very chilly place! They like to swim near the bottom of the ocean, where it's a bit darker and they can hide from bigger fish. It's like their own underwater neighborhood.

Alaska pollock are always hungry! They love to eat tiny little sea creatures called zooplankton, which are like little floating snacks in the water. They also enjoy munching on small shrimp and even other tiny fish. They have to eat a lot to grow big and strong. It's like how you need to eat your veggies and fruits to grow!

Alaska pollock are super special because they are one of the most caught fish in the world! People eat them a lot, often in fish sticks or fish sandwiches. They are also important food for other animals, like seals and whales. So, they are a big part of the ocean's food chain and help feed many creatures, including us!