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Polar cod, a cold-water Arctic species inhabits the waters around Iceland which is the southern limi…

Temperature effect on Polar cod distribution around Iceland

Scientists at MFRI recently published a research paper on the relationship between polar cod distribution and sea temperature around Iceland.
Blue Whiting. Photo: Svanhildur Egilsdóttir

Hidden Complexity in Blue Whiting Stock Structure

Two new studies led by the University of Iceland in collaboration with the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute uncover hidden stock structure in Northeast Atlantic blue whiting, a key species for ecosystems and fisheries. The findings highlight distinct subpopulations, migration–residency dynamics, and the need for adaptive management in a changing ocean.
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