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“We associate the North Atlantic with cod. The motto of Newfoundland used to be 'In cod we trust.' It was a joke, but it was essentially true. But there is no cod anymore. And that's extraordinary. It's all because of either greed or politics - Canadian politics.” quote by Simon Winchester
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“We associate the North Atlantic with cod. The motto of Newfoundland used to be 'In cod we trust.' It was a joke, but it was essentially true. But there is no cod anymore. And that's extraordinary. It's all because of either greed or politics - Canadian politics.”

Simon Winchester

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Atlantic Cod: A Story of the North Atlantic”, 2005

He notes Newfoundland’s historic reliance on cod, now gone due to over‑exploitation and political choices.

In simple terms: Cod was central, now vanished because of greed and politics.

Key Takeaway

Sustainable resource management is essential.

Themes

environment economics history

Mood

reflective informative

Type

historical environmental

When to use this quote

  • fishing industry
  • government policy
  • conservation efforts

Key Concepts

resource depletion political economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could prevent similar collapses?
  • How can communities adapt after resource loss?
A Different Perspective

Solutions are politically challenging.

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