The European Sea Bass is a predatory saltwater fish from the Perciformes order. It is present in most coastal waters of the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the North Sea, and the Black Sea. They are found sporadically in brackish waters of river estuaries. Sea Bass often form shoals when hunting and adult specimens feed primarily on invertebrates and small fish such as sardines and herring. The species is highly prized by saltwater anglers and is a favorite of chefs around the world.