Jan 31, 2023
Can Cod Make a Comeback? This Fish Story Shows Promise
New England’s fishery managers have adopted a new plan to help the Gulf of Maine cod population bounce back.
Strategy: Responsible Fisheries Management
Dec 06, 2022
Rebuilding the Atlantic Cod Population
“The Atlantic cod population is struggling, and this vote is finally a step in the right direction,” said Allison Lorenc, Senior Policy Analyst at CLF. “After two failed attempts, this new plan will reduce fishing pressure to help cod recover while supporting fishing communities. Our hope is that this is the first of many decisions that will set cod on a path to a healthy population.”
Oct 05, 2022
Three Hot Tips to Help the Ocean Cool Down
Why is our ocean overheating? The main is that it is working overtime to protect us. An overheating ocean spells bad news for marine life and humans. But we can help. Here’s ho
Jul 15, 2022
Third Time Must Be the Charm to Help Cod Make a Comeback
Federal fishery managers denied CLF’s petition to end overfishing and rebuild Atlantic cod. Now, New England fishery managers begin a third attempt to save cod.
Jul 12, 2022
Three Generations of Right Whales Lost – Here’s How We Can Do Better
More than three generations of North Atlantic right whales have been lost to the threat of entanglement. The solutions to save these vulnerable species exist and it is up to us to ask our leader for better protections for these majestic animals.
Apr 29, 2022
5 Reasons to Protect Special Places in New England’s Ocean
As New Englander’s, we are lucky to have our very own marine National Monument in our backyards. But it shouldn’t be the last. Here are 5 reasons why we must continue to protect special places in our ocean.
Apr 13, 2022
Fishery Managers Approve Groundfish Monitoring Amendment
“This is a watershed moment for New England’s cod population,” said Allison Lorenc, Senior Policy Analyst at CLF. “The groundfish fishery has been plagued by overfishing for decades, but 100% at-sea monitoring will provide critical information needed for sustainable management. It’s time Atlantic cod are allowed to thrive in New England’s waters, and today’s announcement is a major step in that direction.”
Apr 13, 2022
100% Monitoring is Coming to New England’s Groundfish Fishery
Federal fishery managers have approved a new rule that will require 100% at-sea catch monitoring to help stop overfishing species like Atlantic cod in New England.
Feb 22, 2022
Our Petition to Save Atlantic Cod Turns Two Years Old – Fishery Managers Must Act Now
In February 2020, CLF petitioned the federal government to take bold action to save Atlantic cod – New England’s most iconic fish species. To date, our petition remains unanswered. Cod cannot wait any longer – we need fishery managers to act now.
Jan 31, 2022
CLF report: Fishing rules need reforms to prevent ‘Codfather Part II’
“The most powerful way to think about what happened with Carlos Rafael is to think of him as a symptom that the system is broken and not operating properly,” said Peter Shelley, senior counsel for the Foundation.