The “Historic” Return of NL’s Commercial Northern Cod Fishery; Here’s What You Need to Know
On Thursday the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, announced the end of the Northern cod moratorium off the north and east coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canadian government had first imposed a moratorium on the Northern cod fishery in 1992.
“Ending the Northern cod moratorium is a historic milestone for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,” said Minister Lebouthillier. “It’s through working together that we have reached this moment. We will cautiously but optimistically build back this fishery with...
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