Harvesters Begin Second Newfoundland Northern Cod Fishery Improvement Project, Partnering with WWF
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by John Sackton April 28, 2015
In an unusual situation, the rebuilding Northern Cod stock in Newfoundland is attracting two rival Fishery Improvement Projects.
Just prior to the Brussels Show, the Newfoundland Association of Seafood Producers announced a FIP on Northern Cod, supported by SFP.
Today, a second project, sponsored by the Harvesters, through their Union - FFAW, and WWF Canada was announced as well.
The FIP is "is aiming to bring a renowned Newfoundland and Labrador cod fishery that's been under a fishing moratorium since 1992 back to a healthy level -- and eventual commercial viability."
The northern cod stock in NAFO area 2J3KL has shown clear signs of growth in some areas since 2006....
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