Gulf Of Alaska Cod Are Disappearing. Blame 'The Blob'
The cod population in the Gulf of Alaska is at its lowest level on record. Scientists say the culprit is a warm-water mass known as "the blob."
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Sentencing Approaches for New England's 'Codfather'
Carlos Rafael was a fishing magnate in America's most lucrative port. As he faces sentencing for a scheme to cheat fishing quotas, many worry about the fate of local jobs if his empire is dismantled.
Why Is It So Hard To Save Gulf Of Maine Cod? They're In Hot Water
In the past decade, the Gulf of Maine warmed faster than 99.9 percent of the global ocean. The rapid warming explains why recent fishing policies failed to rebuild the cod population, a study finds.
Cod Comeback: How The North Sea Fishery Bounced Back From The Brink
A decade ago, fishermen trying to catch North Sea cod were coming up empty. Now, thanks to strict fishing rules put in place to halt the decline, this fish tale looks headed for a happy ending.