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Northern Cod Fishery to Close for 2 Weeks on September 8

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Northern Cod Fishery to Close for 2 Weeks on September 8
September 5, 2018
09/05/2018

DFO is anticipated to announce a closure of the Northern cod fishery in 3KL for Saturday, Sept 8th.  The expected reopening will be September 23rd.

Cod catches have been higher than projected in most areas and that is accounting for an earlier closure than previously expected.  The abundance of northern cod is not surprising to harvesters given the strong capelin abundance this season, as well as the prevalence of squid, herring and other fish.

DFO has committed to maintain approximately 25% of the 9,500 MT quota for the period of September 30th onward. This fishery will be available to all license holders as well as those who selected the fall fishery option.

The very high landings of healthy cod is a very positive indicator for the Northern cod stock.

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Dr. Erin Carruthers

Dr. Erin Carruthers is the Science Director and Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), which is the labour union that represents the owner-operator fleet in Newfoundland and Labrador. The FFAW is committed to research and management that supports healthy oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities. Dr. Carruthers received her Ph. D. in Biology from Memorial University in 2011 followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research. Before coming to Newfoundland, Erin worked as a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the St. Andrews Biological Station. Her current research program is co-constructed with fish harvesters and includes research on coastal fishing communities, collaborative longline and trap surveys, and best practices for the avoidance, handling and release of unwanted catch.