commercial fishing
2 movies and shows
Taking Stock
Sat, 01 Jan 1994
The cod fishery off the east coast of Newfoundland was a way of life, the backbone of society -- until it collapsed. A review of the history leading up to the crisis and the subsequent call for a moratorium of the northwest Atlantic cod fishery.
The Magdalen Islands
Sun, 01 Jan 1956
Documentary on the picturesque archipelago of the Magdalen Islands. While highlighting the natural beauty of the Islands, the film shows how commercial activity has evolved there thanks to the unique fishing industry: tuna, lobster and cod fishing.