Presentation of report "The Decline of Cod in the Baltic Sea"

The Fisheries Secretariat

In this seminar the report authors  will present their findings on the factors leading to the current poor state of cod in the Baltic Sea

Baltic cod is in crisis. The two main populations (Eastern and Western Baltic cod) are in a critical state after a massive decline over the past two decades, with no recovery in sight. As a result, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has recommended a fishing quota of zero for the Eastern Baltic cod population for the last three years. The trajectory for the Western Baltic cod is not far behind. In a last attempt to reverse the decline, targeted fishing for both cod stocks was prohibited in December 2021 with only a limited bycatch quota agreed, but this is unlikely to rebuild the populations. . The collapse of the Baltic cod populations was not a sudden event, but an ongoing process driven by overfishing and environmental degradation. This comes at a crucial time for the planet, when we need our seas in prime condition and more resilient to the threats posed by climate change.We conducted a review in which we collate current knowledge and research concerning the state of Baltic cod. Based on a scientific literature review of both academic studies and other literature, the report provides an overview of the situation of cod in the Baltic Sea today, including:<ul><li>the current features and the changes that have occurred in Baltic cod biology and ecology;</li><li>factors/problems that are assumed to have contributed to the changes;</li><li>European Union fisheries management in the Baltic Sea;</li><li>suggested measures that may counteract these issues.</li></ul>The report also provides recommendations based on the current state of both the ecosystem and the legal framework at hand.Registered attendees will receive a detailed agenda 3 days before the event

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