What is sea bass?

Sea bass is a common name for several species of fish in the subfamily Serraninae, which includes the genera _Dicentrarchus_, _Paralabrax_, and _Stereolepis_. Sea basses are found in both temperate and tropical waters, and are typically found near the bottom of the ocean, usually near rocky reefs. They are generally medium-sized fish, ranging from about 20 to 80 centimetres in length. Sea basses are carnivorous and feed on a variety of small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

Sea basses are popular food fish, and are often caught commercially and recreationally. They are typically sold whole or as fillets, and can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, broiling, frying, and grilling.

Here are some of the most common types of sea bass:

* European sea bass (_Dicentrarchus labrax_) is found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Norway to Morocco. It is typically grey-green in colour, with a white underbelly. European sea bass is a popular food fish, and is often served whole or as fillets.

* Striped sea bass (_Morone saxatilis_) is found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Canada to Florida. It is typically striped in colour, with a white underside. Striped sea bass is a popular food fish, and is often served whole or as fillets.

* California sea bass (_Paralabrax nebulifer_) is found in the Pacific Ocean, from California to Mexico. It is typically brown in colour, with a yellow or orange underside. California sea bass is a popular food fish, and is often served whole or as fillets.

* Chilean sea bass (_Dissostichus eleginoides_) is found in the Southern Ocean, off the coast of Chile. It is typically grey in colour, with a white underside. Chilean sea bass is a popular food fish, and is often served as fillets.