VOCM; “South Coast Fish Harvesters Calling for Better Science on 3PS Cod Stock”

VOCM; “South Coast Fish Harvesters Calling for Better Science on 3PS Cod Stock”

Fish harvesters are calling for better science on the cod stock off the south coast. DFO scientists have categorized the 3PS stock as critical with little chance of significant improvement until at least 2024.

Fishing pressure is at an all-time low but natural mortality of the fish is on the rise due to several factors according to DFO including prey and warm water temperatures…