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Overfishing influences the evolution of Baltic cod
29/08/2008
A study published today suggests that Baltic cod caught near shore in the Stone Age were much larger than those harvested by trawlers in 21 century.

Discarding of fish caught on film
21/08/2008
The Guardian recently published the footage of a vessel sighted while openly discarding more than 5,000 kg of cod and other dead white fish, or nearly 80% of its catch. Discarding of unwanted catch of is one of the most serious threats to sustainable management of fish stocks.

Golden Fish on the Internet
14/08/2008
Klub Gaja presents the story of the Golden Fish, a creative happening which illustrates the importance of cooperation instead of overfishing. The event, which can be seen on the Internet, is part of a larger project which focuses on the protection of threatened fish species, such as cod and salmon.

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