(January 13, 2026 – Halifax, NS) – Today, the Atlantic Groundfish Council (AGC) submitted its response to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Renewable Energy Regulator’s (CNSOER’s) Offshore Wind Call for Information(CFI). The full response can be found HERE. The CFI is an opportunity for fisheries and other stakeholders to provide feedback to the CNSOER on various […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council remains focused on investing in sustainability measures as ecosystem challenges persist for south coast cod stock
Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) held a technical briefing on the latest science assessment for the 3Ps cod stock, located off the south coast of Newfoundland. “The ecosystem in 3Ps continues to undergo structural changes and unfortunately, despite incredibly low fishing mortality levels, the south coast cod stock assessment is not showing the growth […]
Northern cod decision means considerable boost to Newfoundland and Labrador economy over the next 12 months, but more was possible
Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced the 2025-2026 decision for the iconic Northern cod stock. Referred to as 2J 3KL cod, the stock is located off the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Northern cod is now the second largest cod stock by Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) in the world and […]
Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ stakeholders hold first meeting since commercial fishery reopened after 32-years
Stakeholders met in Barcelona today to discuss the ongoing Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ (FIP) – the group’s first official meeting since the 32-year moratorium ended in June 2024. They discussed the most recent science assessment, the 2024-2025 fishing season, and progress on the FIP over the last year. Stakeholders in attendance included Sustainable Fisheries […]
Northern Cod Stock Shows Significant Strength at First Science Update Since Moratorium Ended
(April 3, 2025 – St. John’s, NL) – Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) held a technical briefing on the 2025 science assessment for the 2J3KL Northern cod stock off the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The 2025 numbers confirm that Northern cod now has the second largest Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) of […]
BACKGROUNDER – Comparison of World’s Three Largest Cod Stocks
The 2025 numbers confirm that Northern cod now has the largest Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) of any cod stock in the world with an exploitation rate remains well below other cod stocks. Stock Northern Cod (2J3KL) Iceland (Div. 5a) Barents Sea (Subareas 1&2) Location Canada Iceland Northeast Arctic Most recent Spawning Stock Biomass (t) 524,000 […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council Continues Commitment to Sustainability and Rebuilding of Newfoundland’s South Coast Cod
Yesterday, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) held a technical briefing on the latest science assessment for the 3Ps cod stock, located off the south coast of Newfoundland. Similar to previous years, the results of the assessment continue to show signs of stock growth, but at a slow pace. Scientific projections indicate that this growth will […]
Reopening of Iconic Northern Cod Fishery Monumental for People and Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador
Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) made a historic decision to be celebrated in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister Lebouthillier has announced the reopening of a commercial fishery for the iconic 2J3KL Northern cod stock for the first time in decades. The 2024-2025 season will open with a […]
La réouverture de la pêche emblématique à la morue du Nord est monumentale pour les gens et les collectivités de Terre Neuve et Labrador
L’honorable Diane Lebouthillier, ministre des Pêches et des Océans du Canada (MPO), a pris aujourd’hui une décision historique qui sera célébrée dans les collectivités de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. La ministre Lebouthillier a ainsi annoncé la réouverture d’une pêche commerciale pour l’emblématique stock de morue du Nord 2J3KL pour la première fois depuis des décennies. La saison 2024-25 […]
L’Atlantic Groundfish Council en attente de détails sur la décision du sébaste de l’unité 1, axée sur la maximisation de la position du Canada dans un marché mondial hautement concurrentiel
Vendredi dernier, l’honorable Diane Lebouthillier, la ministre des Pêches et des Océans du Canada, a annoncé une décision longtemps attendue au sujet de la réouverture de la pêche commerciale du sébaste dans le golfe du Saint-Laurent, connu sous le nom de Sébaste de l’unité 1. À ce stade, l’Atlantic Groundfish Council et ses membres attendent […]