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    Herring - Wikipedia

    Herring are various species of forage fish that belong to the order Clupeiformes and form large schools in temperate waters. Learn about the different herring species, their distribution, ecology, history, and commercial importance.

    Characteristics

    The species of Clupea belong to the larger family Clupeidae (herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens), which comprises some 200 species that share similar features. These silvery-coloured fish have a single dorsal fin, which is sof… See more

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    Life cycle

    At least one stock of Atlantic herring spawns in every month of the year. Each spawns at a different time and place (spring, summer, autumn, and winter herrings). Greenland populations spawn in 0–5 metres (0–16 feet) of wat… See more

    Ecology

    Herrings consume copepods, arrow worms, pelagic amphipods, mysids, and krill in the pelagic zone. Conversely, they are a central prey item or forage fish for higher trophic levels. The reasons for this success are still eni… See more

    As food

    Herring has been a staple food source since at least 3000 BC. The fish is served numerous ways, and many regional recipes are used: eaten raw, fermented, pickled, or cured by other techniques, such as being smoked as … See more

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  1. WebMD
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    Herring: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, …

    Dec 21, 2024 · Herring is a nutrient-rich fish that may improve heart health, brain development, and blood function. Learn how to prepare, cook, and enjoy …

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      Herring as food - Wikipedia

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      • Britannica
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        Herring | Types, Nutrition & Uses in Cuisine | Britannica

        Herring is a small-headed, streamlined fish that belongs to the family Clupeidae and has silvery iridescent sides and deep blue back. It is one of the most …

        • California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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          State-Managed California Commercial Pacific Herring Fishery

          Pacific herring (herring) are found throughout the coastal zone from northern Baja California on the North American coast, around the rim of the North Pacific Basin to Korea on the Asian …

        • Nutrition Advance
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          8 Health Benefits of Herring (With Nutrition Facts)

          Feb 17, 2025 · Herring is a nutrient-dense fish that provides omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin E and protein. It also has low mercury levels and may lower blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide production.

        • Dr. Axe
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          Herring Fish Benefits, Nutrition Facts and How to Pickle …

          Jan 24, 2020 · Herring is a small oily fish that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and selenium. Learn how herring can support your heart, brain and immune health, and how to pickle, smoke or pan-fry it.

        • The Spruce Eats
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          What Is Herring? - The Spruce Eats

          Sep 29, 2022 · Herring is a small, oily fish that can be cooked in various ways, such as pickled, smoked, or fried. Learn about its taste, how to distinguish it from sardines, and where to find it in different cuisines.

        • CA Marine Species Portal
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          CA Marine Species Portal - California

          Feb 14, 2024 · Herring are commercially harvested in California’s four largest Pacific herring spawning areas: San Francisco Bay, Tomales Bay, Humboldt Bay, and Crescent City Harbor. Each of these are considered separate …

        • The Fish Society
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          Everything You Need To Know About Herring – The …

          Jun 26, 2019 · Learn everything you need to know about herring, a silver fish that is rich in vitamin D and fatty acids. Discover how to buy, cook and store herring in different ways, from pickled to smoked.

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