We can suppose that if we were to maintain the catch at 2,000 tonnes, fishermen would earn approximately $1.5 million more than if a moratorium were to be imposed. However, a moratorium does not truly achieve what it sets out to do. There will still be catches even if people are not fishing for cod. There will be accidental catches and fishermen will earn a bit of money.
On June 3rd, 2008. See this statement in context.