Cod Stocks On South Coast Of Newfoundland 'OK But Not Great', Says Researcher
February 17, 2016 | 1 min to read
A new study into the state of cod stocks off the south coast of Newfoundland and Labrador shows a decline and high mortality rates.
Lead researcher, Rick Rideout, says while stocks aren't in terrible shape, there is reason for concern.
"3PS cod is currently what we would call in the cautious zone … it's certainly below the target of where fisheries management would like the stock to be," said Rideout.
"We're okay, but we're not great."
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