European Ling

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Ling are slender deep-water cod relatives that haunt Norwegian wreck structures, using the shelter to ambush smaller fish. Adults can exceed 1.5 m and are drawn to the Agdenes wreck by the rich invertebrate communities covering the hull. In spring, ling gather in large numbers as water temperatures rise, making March through May especially productive for sightings.