Doubling Northern cod catch limits ran counter to what scientists and key stakeholders called for — so what’s behind the decision? The decision to increase fishing pressure despite this best-available science contradicts DFO’s precautionary approach, which is supposed to underpin fisheries management decisions. Higher cod catch, but stay the course for capelinIn response to DFO’s decision to maintain capelin catch limits this year, FFAW argues the science on capelin backed an increase. DFO’s decision to double the Northern cod quota runs counter to the scientific consensus that the population has shown no growth since 2015-16. Placing science and sustainability at the forefront of fisheries management ensures a responsible approach that benefits both the environment and fishing communities, protecting the ocean for future generations.