herring

Herring is a small, oily fish found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are an important part of marine ecosystems and are often prey for larger fish, marine mammals, and seabirds. Herring are known for their silvery appearance and school in large groups, which helps protect them from predators. They feed mainly on plankton and small crustaceans. Commercially, herring is harvested for food, fish oil, and bait. Their rapid schooling behavior and widespread abundance make them a key species in aquatic food chains and important to many fisheries around the world.