For many New England families, cod fishing has been a way of life for generations. But in recent decades, scientists have reported a sharp drop in cod in the Gulf of Maine, which they attribute to overfishing and climate change. Cod stocks have fallen to as low as 4 percent of what would sustain a healthy population, they say. As a result, the federal government has imposed severe quotas on cod, which have led many fishermen to sell their boats and caused a lot of pain in a community that has long relied on the fish.
Join us for a screening and panel discussion with the directors of Sacred Cod, a not-yet-released documentary that explores the complex interplay between social and environmental issues which resonate across numerous conservation efforts throughout the United States.
Vince Stehle 
David Abel 
Paul Beaudet 
Steve Liss