Ottawa opens Newfoundland's cod fishery again, sparking fears of overfishing

Newfoundland's cod fishery has been closed for more than two decades

The Canadian government has reopened the Newfoundland cod fishery, which has been closed for more than two decades due to overfishing. The decision has sparked fears that the fishery will once again be overfished, leading to the collapse of the cod population.

The cod fishery was once a major industry in Newfoundland

The cod fishery was once a major industry in Newfoundland, with the province's economy heavily reliant on the fish. However, in the early 1990s, the cod population collapsed due to overfishing, and the fishery was closed.

The government has set strict quotas for the reopened fishery

The Canadian government has set strict quotas for the reopened fishery, and has promised to monitor the cod population closely to ensure that it does not become overfished again. However, some scientists and environmentalists are skeptical that the government will be able to prevent overfishing, and they fear that the cod population will once again collapse.

Scientists and environmentalists are skeptical about the government's plan

Scientists and environmentalists have expressed skepticism about the government's plan to reopen the cod fishery, arguing that the cod population is still too small to support a commercial fishery. They also worry that the government will not be able to effectively enforce the quotas, and that overfishing will once again occur.

The fishing industry is optimistic about the fishery's reopening

The fishing industry, on the other hand, is optimistic about the fishery's reopening. They argue that the cod population has recovered sufficiently to support a commercial fishery, and that the quotas will be enforced effectively. They also point to the economic benefits that the fishery will bring to the province.

The future of the cod fishery is uncertain

The future of the cod fishery is uncertain. The government has promised to monitor the cod population closely and to enforce the quotas, but it is unclear whether these measures will be enough to prevent overfishing. Scientists and environmentalists remain skeptical, while the fishing industry is optimistic. Only time will tell whether the cod fishery will be able to recover from its collapse and once again become a major industry in Newfoundland.