Regulators Cut Haddock Fishing Quotas by Over 80 Percent in New England

Regulators Cut Haddock Fishing Quotas by Over 80 Percent in New England
A fisherman sorts cod and haddock while fishing off the coast of New Hampshire on April 23, 2016. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo
Efthymis Oraiopoulos
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A staple fish species caught for centuries on the East Coast is experiencing overfishing, and regulators have reportedly cut catch quotas by 84 percent, based on recommendations by a federal agency. But many fishermen have expressed their disagreement with the soundness of the findings.

Haddock are one of the most popular Atlantic fish, and a favorite for fish and chips and other New England seafood dishes.

Efthymis Oraiopoulos
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