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Cold Water from Canada May Revive Gulf of Maine Seafood

5/30/2025

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Cold water from Canada’s Maritimes may offer a lifeline to struggling seafood species in the Gulf of Maine, where climate change has taken a toll. NOAA's research reveals that a shift in the Gulf Stream could lower bottom-water temperatures by up to 1.8°F, potentially reviving vital populations of cod and haddock that support the local economy.

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Cold water from Canada’s Maritimes may offer a lifeline to struggling seafood species in the Gulf of Maine, where climate change has taken a toll. NOAA's research reveals that a shift in the Gulf Stream could lower bottom-water temperatures by up to 1.8°F, potentially reviving vital populations of cod and haddock that support the local economy.