Eastern Baltic cod shrinking as overfishing depletes population, ‘deeply concerned’ researchers say
Eastern Baltic cod shrinking as overfishing depletes population, ‘deeply concerned’ researchers say
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Evolutionary change driven by intensive fishing led cod to ‘shrink’ from average 40cm length in 1996 to 20cm in 2019
Genetic shift driven by over-exploitation risks undermining populations beyond repair, according to research
Conservationists have warned cod populations are ‘at dangerously low levels’
Scientists have warned that North Sea cod is in ‘grave danger of collapse’
Experts warned overfishing practices are leading to the decline of species including cod and mackerel
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