Haring (herring)

Haring (or herring) is a small, oily fish found in large schools in the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are important both ecologically, as a key food source for larger fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, and economically, supporting commercial fisheries. Herring are known for their rapid schooling behavior, which helps protect them from predators. They are also culturally significant in regions where they are harvested, often used for food, bait, or processed into products like fish oil and roe. Their abundance and role in marine ecosystems make them a vital component of ocean health.