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Which fish are most commonly caught in the Adriatic Sea off Croatia?

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In the waters of the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Croatia, the commercial fish catch is dominated by small oily fish, which account for approximately nine-tenths of the total harvest. The most common examples of these include:1

Anchovies1
Pilchards1

Additionally, there is a growing demand for nonoily fish, or whitefish, such as sea bass. Beyond wild-caught varieties, aquaculture plays an increasingly significant role in the region's economy, with sea bass, tuna, and mussels being popular farmed species.1