For centuries, cod has fed the world and built our nation. Today, the iconic American Fisherman is caught in a perfect storm of foreign competition, erratic regulations and declining fish stocks--all while scientists struggle to count fish, and conservationists struggle to save them. In a changing ocean where 'sustainability' is the geopolitical buzzword everyone wants to portray, this film will explore the complex forces at work in geopolitics, global trade, and consumer behavior, and offer concrete solutions to save a 400 year old American industry. 'Survival' means preserving the species, employing the fishermen, and feeding the world. This film attempts to reveal to consumers what they don't know about where their fish comes from, who is catching it, and how it lands on their plate.