New project will show migratory patterns of northern cod

    Tuesday, 25 April 2023 16:19

    An 8.5 million dollar Fishery Improvement Project is starting to show migratory patterns of northern cod.

    Stakeholders met in Barcelona on Monday to discuss the on-going project. Tags have been placed on 8 hundred cod that migrate annually, while their movement is being tracked by acoustic receivers in waters up to 200 miles off our coasts. Preliminary data results are based on the 50% of tagged cod that have to date been detected over 300,000 times by receivers. Indications are cod in this area are driven by 2 supergenes that affect migration and spawning. The information collected over the life of the project will help in effective stock assessment and management measures to control fishing mortality. 

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sunny intervals

      High: 14°C | Low: 6°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 13°C | Low: 4°C

    • Stephenville

      Sunny intervals

      High: 14°C | Low: 7°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      61st Silver Blades Annual Ice Show

      Kayla Barry, Ava Baker and Sophia Brenton from the Silver Blades Skating Club will be taking part in the Silver Blades Annual Ice Show, Saturday night at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

    • Trash Talk

      Trash Talk Thursday, April 30, 2026

      Lynn Howse joins Lenny for Trash Talk Thursday

    • NL Summer Games 2026

      NL Summer Games 2026

      Blaze's Corner