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Why are the Grand Banks ideal for fishing?
The Grand Banks are one of the richest fishing grounds in the world. The shallow waters are constantly mixed by the cool current from the north and the warm current from the south, making an ideal breeding ground for the nutrients that feed the fish (artwork by Michael Lee).
What fish are caught on the Grand Banks?
The Grand Banks were first officially reported in 1498 by John Cabot, the Italian explorer leading an English-sponsored expedition. Among the most plentiful species of fish are cod, haddock, various flatfish, herring, and mackerel.
How deep is the ocean at the Grand Banks?
hundred to three hundred feet
The Grand Banks are part of the continental shelf of North America lying under the relatively shallow depth of a hundred to three hundred feet of ocean water.
Where is Grand Banks of Newfoundland?
The Grand Banks of Newfoundland are located south and east of the island of Newfoundland. They are comprised of a grouping of submerged banks including the Grand Bank, Whale Bank, Green Bank and St. Pierre Bank.
Which country is best for fishing?
6 of the best places in the world to fish
- The Bahamas. Best for big game.
- Costa Rica. Best for variety.
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Best for Marlin.
- Sicily. Best for Mediterranean fishing.
- Scotland. Best for fly-fishing.
- Saint Lucia. Best in the Caribbean.
Who was responsible for the Grand Banks fishery?
The supervision of the Grand Banks became the responsibility of the Canadian Department of Fisheris and Oceans (DFO). The DFO did random sampling of areas of the Grand Banks to estimate the total stock of cod fish. The DFO’s estimates of cod population became a matter of political controversy.
Why are there concentrations of fish in schools?
There are special problems involved in sampling a fish population. Fish tend to congregate in schools. Even with any proclivity of fish to seek each other there would be concentrations of fish populations in the areas of the best feeding.
Why was codfish so important to the Grand Banks?
In any case by the 16th century there were hundreds of ships plying the sea lanes between Europe and the Grand Banks carrying home cargoes of codfish which became a major staple of the diets of the people of western Europe.
What kind of animals live in the Grand Banks?
Fish species include Atlantic cod, swordfish, haddock and capelin; shellfish include scallop and lobster. The area also supports large colonies of seabirds such as northern gannets, shear waters and sea ducks and various sea mammals such as seals, dolphins and whales.