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Are Atlantic Cods Endangered?

Quick answer

Atlantic Cods are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — habitat loss and human activity are among the main threats.

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Conservation status

IUCN listing: Vulnerable.

Threats

Habitat loss, hunting, and climate change affect wild numbers.

How to help

Support reputable conservation organisations working in the species' range.

FAQs

Where can I learn more about the atlantic cod?

See our full atlantic cod profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.

Where do these facts come from?

Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial atlantic cod species profile.

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