Week 2 Newfoundland Cod Fishery Collapse v2025 01 15

Sustainable Fisheries

Fishing practices that maintain fish populations and ecosystem health for future generations.

Cod Collapse

The significant decline of Atlantic cod populations leading to a moratorium on cod fishing in the early 1990s.

Bycatch

Non-target species caught unintentionally while fishing for a specific species.

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Sea zone prescribed by the United Nations in which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.

Moratorium

A temporary prohibition of an activity, such as fishing, imposed to protect declining fish stocks.

Invasive Species

Non-native species that spread widely and cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

Directed Fishery

A fishery that targets a specific species for harvest.

Capelin

A small fish that serves as a key forage species for larger predators such as cod.

Economic Diversification

The process of a community or economy expanding its range of economic outputs to reduce dependence on a single source.

Fishing Technology

The tools, methods, and equipment used to catch fish, which have become increasingly efficient over time.

Sea Trawling

Fishing method that involves dragging a fishing net through the water to catch fish.

Cod Fishery

A fishery specifically targeting Atlantic cod, which historically was one of the largest fisheries in the world.

Recreational Fishing

Fishing for pleasure or competition, rather than for commercial purposes.

Tidal Turbine

A device that harnesses the energy from tides to generate electricity.

Factory Freezer Trawlers

Large fishing vessels equipped to freeze fish immediately after catching, allowing them to remain at sea for extended periods.

Regulatory Measures

Laws and regulations implemented to manage fish stocks and protect marine environments.