Quote by Simon Winchester

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.

We associate the North Atlantic with cod. The motto of Newfo

Summary

This quote highlights the historical significance of cod in the North Atlantic, specifically in Newfoundland. Cod was once so important to the region's economy and culture that the motto "In cod we trust" existed. This motto, though originally intended as a jest, reflected the integral role of cod for Newfoundlanders. However, the quote emphasizes that the cod population has drastically diminished or disappeared entirely. According to the quote, human greed and political factors, primarily within Canadian politics, are to blame for the devastating loss of cod in the North Atlantic.

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By Simon Winchester

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