Merluccius merluccius is a slim-bodied fish with a large head and large jaws on which are set a number of large curved … See more

Merluccius merluccius is found in the eastern Atlantic from Norway and Iceland, south along the European coast to the Straits of Gibraltar and south along the west coast of Africa to Mauritania. It also occurs in the Medit… See more

The European hake is normally found at depths of between 70 m (230 ft) and 370 m (1,210 ft), although it may also occur within a wider range of depths, being found from inshore waters as shallow as 30 m (98 ft) down to 1,0… See more

Merluccius merluccius is one of the most important demersal quarry species for fisheries over the western European continental shelf and this means that it is extensively studied. This species is vulnerable t… See more

The northern European hake stock has recovered since the introduction of measures in 2001. Fisheries are regulated through restrictions on fishing effort, such as selectivity, fishing closures and minimum landing siz… See more

European hake is mainly sold in its fresh form, but it may also be frozen, dried, salted and canned. The flesh has a mild flavour, more subtle than that of cod with a white flaky texture. The raw flesh is quite soft but wh… See more