What are Forage fish? Forage fish are small schooling species that serve as prey (food) for larger fish, marine mammals and sea birds. Forage fish are critical to healthy marine … Read more
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What are Forage fish?
Forage fish are small schooling species that serve as prey (food) for larger fish, marine mammals and sea birds. Forage fish are critical to healthy marine ecosystems because they serve as a key link in the food web, transferring energy from plankton to the larger predators.
