Northern cod rebounds and reignites the fishing economy
CANADA Friday, April 03, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)
After decades of collapse, the species shows solid signs of recovery and sparks debate over the future of sustainable fishing in Canada. NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR – The fishing industry in Atlantic Canada has received long-awaited news: the northern cod stock (2J3KL) grew by 20% in the past year, according to the latest scientific assessment by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). The figure reinforces a positive trend that began after the reinstatement of the commercial fishery two years ago, marking a turning point for an iconic species that once stood on the brink of collapse. ... FULL STORY
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