Talk:Pollachius virens

Article[edit]

This might be a useful reference: [1] DWaterson (talk) 23:43, 20 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Contradiction[edit]

It says the fish can grow up to 71lbs but then it says the largest caught was 50lbs. ??? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.199.7.92 (talk) 07:19, 30 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Interpretation of the German word "Seelachs"[edit]

The German word "See" can be translated in 2 different ways: A. Der See (the lake) B. Die See (the sea) Considering that the species in this article is considered a marine fish, the translation into "sea salmon" seems more appropriate than "lake salmon".

Background: Until approximately the nineteen thirties - because of its mostly pitch black back - this species was called "coal fish" or "collier" (hence its' french name "collin"). The term "Seelachs" was coined after that. Depending on the source, there are different reasons for this. Either due to the processing of his flesh into a "salmon substitute" or because it was an economically important edible fish, which should carry a more refined name to further improve its sales.

Misquoted Reference[edit]

You wrote Norwegian scientists say Coley that eat salmon food, taste bad - I paraphrase for brevity. The referenced page says the opposite, that these fish were usually good quality. The scientists did write however that some folks, including fishermen disagreed. I dislike salmon farming, the Norway government scientists can't say that, and the fishermen also have important opinions. But all this should be explained or referred elsewhere. I hope this is simple mistake and not an attempt to mislead readers. 31.51.59.238 (talk) 12:52, 19 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]