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•Rising of population that means more fishers and more fish is caught
also because of the bigger fishing boats and those boats can stay at shore for several months and keep on fishing
also the new tech in modern days they use really big nets that distort off the boats and they catch about 300 fish

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The reason the Cod industry collapsed is because scientists thought that cod fish will sustain it's self. As well as the people of Newfoundland and Labrador over fished the cod and changed the distance of the fishing to 356 km out.

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•Rising of population that means more fishers and more fish is caught
also because of the bigger fishing boats and those boats can stay at shore for several months and keep on fishing
also the new tech in modern days they use really big nets that distort off the boats and they catch about 300 fish

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Q: Why did the cod industry collapse in Atlantic Canada?
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What caused the sudden collapse of Atlantic cod populations?

The sudden collapse was due to harmful fishing techniques popular because of their efficiency. Giant trawling nets are scraped across ocean floor to collect wildlife, but they pose a threat to many species as well. This overfishing caused the decline of the Atlantic cod.


What fish is valuable industry on the west coast of Canada?

cod fish


How does the Atlantic cod protect itself?

how does the atlantic cod protects itslef


What is an Atlantic cod?

An Atlantic cod is a sea fish, the common cod, Latin name Gadus morhua.


What is the Latin name for Atlantic cod?

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What ocean does the Atlantic cod live in?

The Atlantic cod is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and in parts of the Arctic Ocean.


What is the Botanical name for Atlantic cod fish?

Botanical names are given to plants. The Atlantic cod fish is an ANIMAL so of course it does not have a botanical name. However the scientific name for the Atlantic cod is Gadus morhua.


What animal type is a cod?

The Cod is a name for a number of fish species, the most common being the Atlantic Cod


What is Atlantic cod biomass?

Atlantic cod biomass refers to the total weight of Atlantic cod in a given area, usually measured in metric tons. Monitoring the biomass is important for sustainable fisheries management, as it helps assess the health and abundance of the cod population and informs fishing quotas and conservation efforts. Tracking changes in biomass over time is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of Atlantic cod stocks.


Are north Atlantic cod endangered?

yes


Which sea do cod live in?

The Atlantic Ocean.


What contients are cod fish found on?

They are found in the ocean, like in the Atlantic near Canada. There are still a few in the North Sea, above the European continental shelf.