In 1992, the number of cod fish decreased drastically in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland; this consequence was the result of overfishing. After realizing this problem, the Canadian government was forced to “take drastic measures and close fisheries,” in particular, the one of the east coast of Newfoundland. More than 40,000 people lost their jobs. If the government hadn’t taken this decision, cod stocks in the ocean could have become extinct. In addition, overfishing affects the ecosystem: some cod that have been fished recently looked strange. “Their backs were arched and their heads were turned down.” They are smaller than before too. Even if measures were taken, people must respect fishing quotas in general.
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