For Cod's Sake

The cod in the Baltic Sea is said to be back. Is it - really?

Fishermen, scientists and politicians have – all in good faith – done their best to wipe out the Baltic Sea cod.

Fortunately, recent environmental conditions have – by chance – led to more cod in the Baltic. And the European Union proclaims it wants to save the species. But ironically, EU regulations force fishermen to discard thousands of dead cod – every day. And scientists advising the EU disagree heavily on the extent of the recovery.

So is the cod really back – or is a wipe-out still imminent?

Over two dramatic and decisive years we get up and close with fishermen, scientists, politicians and the cod itself. Without the cod, the sea will be out of balance, the water filthy and fishermen will survive only as tourist attractions.

Producer/Director: Folke Rydén


Co-director: Ryszard Solarz

Title: For Cod's Sake / Alla torskar

Running time: 1 x 52/58 minutes

Release: 2009 


 Watch the English film here 

 Watch the Swedish film here 

 Download press material here

The Cod Report Animations

Watch the five episode long animated series about life according to the cod here