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DFO says Northern Cod in ‘Healthy Zone,’ Quotas Increased in 2J-3KL by 55 Per Cent

DFO says Northern Cod in ‘Healthy Zone,’ Quotas Increased in 2J-3KL by 55 Per Cent
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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has increased the Total Allowable Catch for northern cod by 55 percent, citing a healthy stock recovery. This decision is expected to boost economic activity for the inshore fishing fleet and local processing plants in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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The recovery of the northern cod stock is a significant environmental and economic milestone for the Atlantic Canadian fishing industry.

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The main cod stock off Newfoundland and Labrador is in the healthy zone, and allocations for all harvesters have increased by about 55 per cent.

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