Scientists warn of 'doomsday' for fish
Last Updated Wed, 05 Nov 2003 17:14:16
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"Researchers with the Department of Fisheries and
Oceans have completed a complex study of the Eastern
Scotian Shelf ecosystem. They looked at birds, seals,
haddock, shellfish and other species.
Since the mid-1980s, groundfish such as cod and
haddock have been overfished and haven't made a
comeback. The scientists also say fish that are growing
are skinnier than before.
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Researchers also point to a drop in ocean temperature
that seems to have limited the growth of groundfish.
Other species more tolerant to cold water are taking
over.
The scientists say their study shows a possible
"doomsday scenario" for many fish populations unless a
real conservation effort gets underway to manage the
fishery."
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http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/11/05/fish_stocks031105