Figure 25. Distribution of fish larvae separated by major taxonomic groups. Gadoids dominated the assemblage, being found almost everywhere and exhibiting the highest densities. Clupeids were most common along the western edge of the North Sea, with densities about one third of those of Gadoids. The group “Others” comprises a wide range of species, including e.g. dragonets. Argentines, sandeel and gobies were separated out from this group in the 2025 survey.
