Gadella, a genus of deep-sea fish in the family Moridae, are small to medium-sized, cod-like species found primarily in tropical and subtropical waters at depths ranging from 200 to over 1,000 meters. While not as commercially prominent as true cod or haddock, Gadella species are harvested as part of mixed deep-sea fisheries, particularly in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The top countries involved in Gadella fishing include Spain and Portugal, whose fleets operate in the Northeast Atlantic, especially around the Azores and Canary Islands, as well as Greece and Italy in the Mediterranean. These nations target Gadella alongside other deep-water species, using trawling methods, and the catch is often marketed locally or used as bycatch. The fishing industry for Gadella remains relatively small-scale compared to major commercial species, but it contributes to the diversity and sustainability of deep-sea fisheries in these regions.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.