Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 26 minutes ago

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“Why would you have a fishery for this forage fish that’s really in the critical zone of endangerment? Doesn’t seem like a good idea to fish it.” – Dr. Ian L. Jones, Biology Professor, Memorial University

The capelin population in Newfoundland and Labrador is at just 9% of its historical levels. To protect the health of the ocean, marine animals and coastal communities, Canada needs to rebuild capelin back to health. Learn more and take action at Oceana.ca/ProtectCapelin.