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The Portuguese fishing industry's 'White Fleet' historically operated cod fishing in which waters, far from Portugal's own shore?
Answer: The Grand Banks off Newfoundland, Canada — Portugal's legendary White Fleet (Frota Branca) fished for cod on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland from the 16th century until Canada extended its exclusive economic zone in the late 20th century.
- A The South Atlantic near the Falklands
- B The Indian Ocean near Madagascar
- C The North Sea near Norway
- D The Grand Banks off Newfoundland, Canada ✓
Portugal's legendary White Fleet (Frota Branca) fished for cod on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland from the 16th century until Canada extended its exclusive economic zone in the late 20th century.