- The situation is very critical for cod, which is a key species in our marine ecosystems. It is a popular food fish and fishing is an occupation for many people, says Gunvor G Ericson (MP), State Secretary at the Ministry of the Environment to the radio.
Among the more than ten proposed measures are a reduction in the seal population, more gentle and selective fishing, measures against eutrophication and the planting of Norwegian cod on the west coast.
- The proposals are about tackling the diversity of underlying causes that make cod feel so bad, says Ericson.
"A lot needs to be done"The government will now take a closer look at the proposals. Ericson would have liked to have seen action before.
- A lot needs to be done in the future. Of course, it would have been even better if measures had been taken as early as the 1990s.
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Lars-Olof Axelsson has on his own initiative set up a "cod hotel" in Byfjorden outside Uddevalla. This will help the fish to re-establish itself. Photo: SVT