Decades of overfishing in Newfoundland and Labrador caused the northern cod stocks to collapse during the 1990s and resulted in a moratorium.

A major concern surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil industry is that it may do serious damage to the ocean environment.

As a direct result of the Earnest Harmon Air Force Base, there are environmental concerns associated with Stephenville and surrounding areas.

People were first drawn to Stephenville because of the excellent fishing grounds and fertile soils.

The negative environmental influences of the American Air Force Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland.