Northern Cod

Canadian Government Has Lifted the Moratorium On Northern Cod Fishing After 32 Years

July 24, 2024 Matthew Robertson & Tyler Eddy, The Conversation

After more than 30 years, the federal government has announced it’s lifting the moratorium that shut down commercial cod fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador in the 1990s. …

Northern Cod Growth Off Newfoundland Stalled, Latest Science Indicates

April 23, 2020 Glen Whiffen, The Telegram

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on Friday released it’s latest stock status assessment information on northern cod. …

Small Rebound For Newfoundland’s Northern Cod, But Stock Still In Critical Zone

April 5, 2019 Holly McKenzie-Sutter, The Canadian Press

The precious northern cod population off eastern Newfoundland and Labrador has increased slightly, but fisheries officials say they are still concerned about the critical state of the stock. …