Atlantic Cod - NOAA Fisheries
Sep 6, 2024 · Atlantic cod are heavy-bodied with a large head, blunt snout, and a distinct barbel (a whisker-like organ, like on a catfish) under the lower jaw. Their coloring varies, ranging from …
Analyzing Cod Populations in the Atlantic - NOAA Fisheries
Atlantic cod have been a mainstay of coastal economies around the North Atlantic for hundreds of years. Across its geographic range, the Atlantic cod occurs in many discrete populations, …
Atlantic Cod Stock New England | NOAA Fisheries
Mar 6, 2023 · The U.S. Northwest Atlantic is home to five distinct populations of Atlantic cod. Over nearly 5 years, an international group of researchers inventoried, summarized, and analyzed …
Recreational Saltwater Fishing in the Greater Atlantic Region
Recreational fishing for several species is prohibited in federal waters, including striped bass, shortnose sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon, wolffish, windowpane flounder, several skate species …
Recreational Fishing Regulations by Species | NOAA Fisheries
Note: Recreational vessels remain subject to the Whaleback Cod Spawning Protection Area. For more information see the Northeast multispecies information for charter/party and recreational …
History New England Ground Fishing Industry | NOAA Fisheries
Atlantic halibut, ocean perch, haddock and yellowtail flounder once fed millions of Americans. Now even the venerable Atlantic Cod, resilient to years of overfishing, could join the ranks of …
Fishing Year 2024 Recreational Management Measures for Cod …
May 17, 2024 · This rulemaking proposes fishing year 2024 recreational management measures for Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod and GOM haddock. The measures are intended to ensure the …
Northeast Multispecies (Groundfish) - NOAA Fisheries
Northeast multispecies (groundfish) species, including Atlantic cod and haddock, are highly prized by recreational fishermen. To manage recreational catch, both private and charter/party …
Approval of Revisions to Framework Adjustment 66 to the …
Nov 18, 2024 · This action adjusts the 2024 fishing year allocations to sectors and the common pool based on finalized rosters, reduces the 2023 Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod common pool sub …
Fishing Year 2023 Recreational Management Measures for Cod …
Aug 14, 2023 · NOAA Fisheries has set recreational measures for Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod and haddock and Georges Bank (GB) cod for fishing year 2023. August 11, 2023 - New …