Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ stakeholders gather as iconic stock officially enters assessment process for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification
There was an unmistakable sentiment of positivity and pride at today’s Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ update at the Global Seafood Expo in Barcelona. For the last decade, industry, government, academia, and international customers have been meeting annually to review progress on the FIP, discuss the latest science on the stock, and reaffirm their collective commitment to support the sustainable management and growth of the iconic stock.
Latest science confirms strong growth in Northern cod stock, reinforces rare opportunity for Newfoundland and Labrador (as posted by the Atlantic Groundfish Council)
The latest science from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) confirms the Northern cod stock has grown by approximately 20% in a single year, well within the ‘Healthy Zone’ under DFO’s precautionary approach framework.