The Atlantic mackerel never stops swimming. For real! This is a remarkable fish that must keep moving to stay alive. These incredible creatures depend on constant motion to push oxygen through their gills and survive.
The North Atlantic Ocean’s waters serve as their home, stretching from Labrador down to North Carolina. Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) survive by swimming in large groups called schools. In these schools, they hunt their favorite prey, which are tiny sea creatures like copepods and krill.