Why Was the Discovery of Cod Off the Coast of Maine

Why was the discovery of cod off the coast of Maine in the early 1500s significant?

A) It was a new food product for Europeans who were tired of the lack of variety in their day-to-day protein sources.
B) It was the precursor to the eventual lucrative trade of animal skins.
C) It immediately created friction between the Indians and Europeans, leading to many deadly conflicts.
D) It decreased the opportunity for trade because of the dangerous water conditions surrounding the fishing areas.