Conservation of Atlantic Cod Through the Improvement and Implementation of Cod Pots in NL With cod stocks on the rise, finding a sustainable way to harvest the fish has never been more important. Cod pots are not new to the fishing industry. Cod pots are stationary, low-impact fishing gear and are currently used to fish Atlantic cod commercially in Sweden and Norway. While trapped inside, the fish stay alive in the pot. Fish quality is much improved since they are brought to the surface alive and without deterioration from meshing and predation, as is the case with gill nets. This presentation will highlight the environmental and economic benefits of cod pots, and ongoing research to inform better pot design for the province’s cod fishery. Guest Speaker:
Phillip Meintzer , M. Sc. Graduate Student Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, Marine Institute - MUN 12:30 - 1:20pm Thursday, Jan 19th Room 3019, Forest Centre, Grenfell Campus Free of Charge Open to the Public
coastal matters Coastal Matters is supported by Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland