Newfoundland and Labrador's physical environment greatly influenced the ways settlers made a living during the 19th century. The richness of marine resources encouraged a pattern of coastal settlement and made the cod and seal fisheries central to local economies. In contrast, the relative scarcity of good soils and other terrestrial resources made large-scale farming operations impractical and discouraged year-round habitation of interior spaces.

The Commercial whaling industry in Newfoundland and Labrador during the 20th century

Page three of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.

How the migratory fishery came to be in Newfoundland and Labrador, lasting for more than three centuries before giving way to a resident industry.

It would be misleading to assume that the revolution had no ill-effect on the fisheries.