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The unreliability of stock assessments seems to be one of the only things fishermen can count on: Just a couple months ago cod was being called a success story when in July NOAA's Status of the Fisheries removed it from the low-population list.
When it comes to cod's value to Gulf of Maine fishermen, the numbers are more clear. According to the Times, cod landings brought in more than $16 million last year. Correctly assessing the actual population is obviously critical for both the survival of the species — and for fishing communities.
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