(April 20, 2026 – Barcelona, Spain) – There was an unmistakable sentiment of positivity and pride at today’s Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ update at the Global Seafood Expo in Barcelona. For the last decade, industry, government, academia, and international customers have been meeting annually to review progress on the FIP, discuss the latest science […]
Des parties prenantes du « Projet d’amélioration de la pêche » au cabillaud de Terre-Neuve se réunissent alors que le stock emblématique entre officiellement dans le processus d’évaluation pour la certification de durabilité du Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
(20 avril 2026 – Barcelone, Espagne) – Un sentiment indéniable de positivité et de fierté s’est fait ressentir lors de la mise à jour sur le « Projet d’amélioration de la pêche (PAP) » au cabillaud de Terre-Neuve communiquée aujourd’hui dans le cadre du Global Seafood Expo tenue à Barcelone. Au cours de la dernière décennie, l’industrie, […]
Latest science confirms strong growth in Northern cod stock, reinforces rare opportunity for Newfoundland and Labrador
The latest science from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) confirms the Northern cod stock has grown by approximately 20% in a single year, well within the ‘Healthy Zone’ under DFO’s precautionary approach framework. This milestone comes just two years after the return of the commercial fishery. The stock continues to be the largest spawning stock […]
BACKGROUNDER – Comparison of World’s Three Largest Cod Stocks
The updated 2026 numbers confirm that Northern cod continues to have the largest Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) of any cod stock in the world with an exploitation rate remaining well below other cod stocks. Stock Northern Cod (2J3KL) Iceland (Div. 5a) Barents Sea (Subareas 1 & 2) Location Canada Iceland Northeast Arctic Date of […]
Les données scientifiques les plus récentes confirment une croissance soutenue du stock de cabillaud de Terre-Neuve; ce qui vient renforcer une occasion rare pour Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Les données scientifiques les plus récentes de Pêches et Océans Canada (MPO) confirment que le stock de cabillaud de Terre-Neuve a connu une augmentation de 20 % en une seule année et qu’il se positionne avantageusement dans la « Zone saine » du Cadre de l’approche de précaution du MPO. Ce jalon survient seulement deux ans après le […]
Comparaison des trois plus grands stocks de cabillauds au monde
Les données actualisées de 2026 confirment que le cabillaud de Terre-Neuve continue de présenter la plus grande biomasse de stock reproducteur (BSR) de tous les stocks de cabillauds au monde, avec un taux d’exploitation qui demeure bien inférieur à celui des autres stocks de cabillaud. Stock Cabillaud de Terre-Neuve (2J3KL) Islande (div. 5a) Mer de […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council Welcomes Stable TAC and Rebuilding Plan Review for 3Ps Cod
March 31, 2026 – Paris, France – The Atlantic Groundfish Council (AGC) is welcoming the outcome of the recent Canada-France bilateral meeting on the 3Ps cod stock, where both countries agreed to maintain the total allowable catch (TAC) at current levels for the 2026–2027 fishing season and to undertake a review of the 3Ps Cod […]
3Ps Atlantic Cod: Science, Management, and Stock Context
Overview of 3Ps Cod Fishery The 3Ps Atlantic cod stock is located off the south coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is currently managed as a low-level, precautionary fishery under Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Rebuilding Framework. For the 2025–2026 fishing year, the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for 3Ps cod is 1,206 tonnes, reflecting the […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council Calls for Proactive Caution on 3Ps Cod
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) held its annual 3Ps Groundfish Advisory Committee meeting (GAC) meeting in St. John’s, NL late last week, where stakeholders provided perspectives on management measures for the 3Ps cod stock located off the south coast of Newfoundland. Perspectives shared will help inform Canada’s position at the Canada-France Advisory Committee meeting in […]
Atlantic Groundfish Council Remains Engaged in Offshore Wind Potential in Nova Scotia
(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 […]