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Atlantic cod stocks in the Bay of Fundy and Scotian Shelf face dire straits, with record-low young fish numbers, high mortality rates, and no older cod since the 1990s. The fishery is now strictly bycatch-only, with a total allowable catch of 660 metric tons. The exact causes of the decline remain unclear, but could be predation, warmer waters, or a combination. The Gulf of Saint Lawrence also struggles, with southern stocks potentially vanishing by mid-century due to climate change. Experts emphasize the need for environmental breaks to aid recovery, as fisheries managers closely monitor the situation and promote conservation measures.

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