Origin and adoption as an SI unit. The watt is named after James Watt for his contributions to the development of the steam engine. The unit was recognized by the Second Congress of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1889.
The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a benthopelagic fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. It is also commercially known as cod or codling. Dry cod may be prepared as unsalted stockfish, as cured salt cod or clipfish.
1 Atlantic Silverside (Menidia menidia) The Atlantic Silverside, also called a spearing, shiner or minnow, is one of the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuaryâs most common fish.It is an important source of food for the Estuaryâs bigger game fish including Bluefish, Atlantic mackerel and Striped Bass.till other species, like the mummichog, prey on Atlantic Silverside eggs and larvae. Commercially, the Silverside is of minor value, mainly used as bait or to spot larger sport fish. When pursued by bigger fish the Silverside tries to escape by making little leaps out of the water.