A familiar sight in the North Sea, the Atlantic Herring is a small, silvery fish that travels in large schools beneath the surface. For centuries, herring has played an important role in the relationship between people and the North Sea, particularly in Dutch coastal culture and fishing traditions.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Atlantic Herring, celebrating one of the most recognisable species of our local waters.
Species: Atlantic Herring
Scientific name: Clupea harengus
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Clupea harengus is printed on the back of the card — connecting the illustration to the real species that inspired it.
While globally classified as Least Concern, herring populations can still be affected by fishing pressure and changes in the marine environment — a reminder that even familiar species depend on healthy and carefully managed seas.
A familiar sight in the North Sea, the Atlantic Herring is a small, silvery fish that travels in large schools beneath the surface. For centuries, herring has played an important role in the relationship between people and the North Sea, particularly in Dutch coastal culture and fishing traditions.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Atlantic Herring, celebrating one of the most recognisable species of our local waters.
Species: Atlantic Herring
Scientific name: Clupea harengus
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Clupea harengus is printed on the back of the card — connecting the illustration to the real species that inspired it.
While globally classified as Least Concern, herring populations can still be affected by fishing pressure and changes in the marine environment — a reminder that even familiar species depend on healthy and carefully managed seas.