WildALASKA PACIFIC COD Gadus macrocephalus also known as ALASKA COD or TRUE COD

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In Alaska, protecting the future of FRESH HARVEST SEASON both the Pacific cod stocks and the JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ENVIRONMENT TAKES PRIORITY Gulf of Alaska over opportunities for commercial FILLETS H&G OIL Bering Sea / Aleutian Islands harvest. NOAA Fisheries and the Southeast Alaska FROZEN North Pacific Fishery Management Though harvested Council use surveys to assess year-round, biomass and set catch limits. limitations are in Once this has been determined place to minimize FILLETS H&G SALT COD encounters fishermen holding permits are with incidental allocated quota, and the number species. of permits is limited to prevent overfishing. In addition, COLLAR MINCE ROE M I LT FAO 61 FAO Southeast NPFMC/NOAA ESTABLISHES LIMITS As well as many others! Bering Sea / Alaska Aleutian Islands Gulf of Alaska TO MITIGATE ENCOUNTERS WITH NON-TARGET SPECIES, and in season catch monitoring is rigorous. These methods FAO 67 ENSURE FAO 61 and 67: The world’s boundaries of the major fishing areas established for statistical purposes. Wild Pacific Cod ARE AVAILABLE ECONOMY Pacific cod jobs Pacific cod vessels in ALASKA for Source: NOAA GENERATIONS TO COME. UTILIZATION ~4000 ~700 CERTIFIED widely known for its rich whiteThough meat, PACIFIC COD IS ONE OF GEAR TYPE The Alaska Pacific cod fishery is trawl certified under two independent the most fully utilized species certification standards for IN A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS. sustainable fisheries: Pacific cod cheeks and bellies are seen pots • ALASKA RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES as luxuries, and the roe and milt are MANAGEMENT (RFM) sought-after delicacies in numerous markets. The skin, fish oil, and liver oil • MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL ( ) all have nutraceutical/pharmaceutical longline MSC uses as collagen and omega-3 supplements, and both the oils and fish meals from Pacific cod have been jig utilized in aquaculture feeds.

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SLIGHTLY SWEET • FIRM ALASKA PACIFIC COD IS LARGE-FLAKE FILLED TO THE GILLS WITH HIGH QUALITY, FAT-FREE PROTEIN. “Pacific cod is incredibly versatile, 3.0 oz of PACIFIC COD flavorful, nutritious, and easy on the wallet. One of my favorite 17 g PROTEIN (34% DV) dishes is to simply pan sear it with butter, and add olives, tomatoes, 70 mg OMEGA 3s DHA & EPA fresh garlic, fresh shaved fennel, and orange segments. It’s bright, 1.6 mcg VITAMIN B12 (67% DV) vibrant, flavor filled and so satisfying.” 24 mcg SELENIUM (44% DV)

CHEF LAURA COLE DV = Daily Value // 3.0 oz = 85g Source: USDA Standard Reference Release 28 229 Parks Restaurant and Tavern | Denali National Park, Alaska THE HIGH PROTEIN CONTENT OF WILD ALASKA PACIFIC COD IS The Pacific Cod: easily digestible, and • A relatively short-lived species, Pacific cod are has all nine amino acids the body known to live for a maximum of 20 years. can't produce itself — a complete • A schooling fish, Pacific cod travel together protein of the highest quality. from their deep spawning areas to their shallower feeding grounds annually.

34 • Much like catfish, Pacific cod have a whisker- FUN FACT like organ called a long chin barbell near the Benefits of THE FLAVOR PROFILE OF PACIFIC mouth which has taste buds to help find food. Se Selenium COD IS VERSATILE ENOUGH TO BE • Indiscriminate predators, Pacific cod are • Acts as a powerful APPLICABLE IN NEARLY ANY RECIPE known to eat clams, worms, crab, shrimp, and antioxidant other fish species. • Prevents cognitive decline COOKING PROFILE • Vital for thyroid health • Boosts the immune system METHOD Roasted, poached, COMMERCIAL COD: Pacific Cod is • May reduce risks of cancers steamed, sautéed, deep-fried 1 LARGEST GROUNDFISH HARVESTS US withof the landings of over 500 million pounds in the • May protect against heart worth over $200 million on an annual basis. disease LEAN AND MEAN Do not over cook or overhandle

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