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Massachusetts State Fish :


Cod photo © Aquarium Animals and Fishing: NOAA

Cod

The 10-20 pound cod (Gadus morrhua) has been a symbol of Massachusetts for over 200 years - a sculpture of a cod fish hangs in the House of Representatives. The fishing industry provided the Puritans with food, fertilizer, and revenue for trade (native Indians also used cod for food and fertilizer).

Atlantic Cod illustration from: Official Website of Gloucester, MA

 

Source:
Massachusetts State Symbols: Citizen Information Service
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