Part 13/15:
The Long History of Fishery Management and Climate Myths
The 1992 Newfoundland cod moratorium marked a significant moment when overfishing, not climate change, was recognized as the primary cause of fish stock collapse. Early climate models predicted that warming would accelerate cod decline, but subsequent research showed that the opposite might be true—some models project increased growth rates.
This case paints a picture of how climate science often oscillates between alarmist projections and more nuanced understandings, emphasizing the need for critical evaluation rather than accepting climate narratives at face value.