It never occurred to me that one of my favorite seafood dishes is nearing extinction. A popular fish, the Atlantic Cod, has been considered endangered for nearly fifteen years.(World Wildlife Fund) Not only will the aquatic food chain of this fish be disrupted because of its population decline, but will also affect the economy of certain regions and might damage some families’ cultures and traditions. The Atlantic Cod is a requisite species to Earth and is being threatened by overfishing. The Gadus morhua (scientific name for the Atlantic Cod) is a deep-sea fish typically weighing in between five to twelve kilograms. This fish thrives in temperate waters, mainly in the Northern Atlantic Sea. (World Wildlife Fund) The uses of the Atlantic Cod…show more content… For example, if the Cod goes extinct then the other animals that rely on Cod as their food source will go down in population because of starvation. The opposite will happen to the Atlantic Cod’s prey, their populations will increase because they have one less cause of death for their species. Particularly with the Atlantic Cod, because their previous prey had populated so quickly, the prey had actually replaced the weak population of the Atlantic Cod, becoming one of the top predators in the food chain. Overall, this could throw off the entire food chain, and then in turn cause other species to go extinct. If we end our detrimental actions now, then we could not only save one species, but save an entire ecosystem of…show more content… The Atlantic Cod, most well known for its role in the classic dish of fish and chips, have become one of the most popular fish in regions bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Its importance has also revealed itself through certain area’s cultures and traditions. In fact, the cod was so important to New England’s economy that a carved wooden cod hangs at the Massachusetts’ House of Representatives. (MarineBio Conservation Society) Culture throughout the world is what makes us all different, and diversity is what makes the world so unique and interesting. The disappearance of cultural animals and symbols could cause less diversity throughout the