Cod stocks still on decline (Nova Scotia)

jpak

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Mon Apr-23-07 10:32 AM
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Cod stocks still on decline (Nova Scotia)

http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=24456&sc=152

SYDNEY — Hook and line fishermen are catching a variety of year-class cod in a winter fishery off northern Cape Breton.

“It’s not as abundant as in the past, but it is a pretty good sign,” said Robert Courtney, the captain of the 40-foot John & Ronnie.

He said the only problem they’ve encountered is a Fisheries and Oceans management plan that is not viable.

“We are allowed to fish 2,000 hooks (six tubs) and that means we have to rebait at sea when the weather is bad to try to make a day’s pay,” he said.

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Javaman

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Mon Apr-23-07 11:56 AM
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1. even though it would destroy local economies, a moratorium on cod fishing

needs to be put into effect until the schools grow back.

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