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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
Betty Wilderman
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∙ 11y agoThe 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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∙ 11y ago•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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What fish resources are in the atlantic ocean?
Whale shark, Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Cod, Flounder, Perch, and Tuna.
What year did cod fishing stop in the east coast of Canada?
2009 08 20
How many species of cod are fished on Canada's west coast?
there is about 23 different types
What was the first European industry in Canada?
The first European industry in Canada was the catching and processing of fish, mainly cod, which would then be sent back to Europe for consumption. The fur trade developed at approximately the same time.
Why are fish significant to Canadian economy?
Well, in Canada the most popular fish is cod fish and people tend to want to buy it for a very large amount of price because it is only Canada's special. So other countries buy the fish and Canada makes a profit out of it
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?
Cod
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
Which sea do cod live in?
The Atlantic Ocean.
Are north Atlantic cod endangered?
yes
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.
What are some characteristics of an Atlantic Cod fish?
The Atlantic Cod fish are usually greenish brown or gray on their sides and back with a white belly. Atlantic Cods have barbels similar to catfish and have three dorsal fins and two anal fins. The Atlantic cod is mainly found in shallow waters, close to the ocean's bottom. Cod feed on fish and invertebrates, like urchins, and shrimp.
