Why have fisheries in the region declined since the 1950s?
A)U)S.and Canadian governments have imposed onerous laws on fishermen,causing them to abandon their traditional ways of life
B)Technological improvements have allowed fishing to take place a much faster rates than ever before
C)Fishermen from the region can't compete with cheap fish from China
D)Pesticides from agricultural runoff are poisoning fish in the north Atlantic

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Technological improvements in fishing techniques and equipment have allowed for much faster and more efficient harvesting of fish, leading to overfishing and depletion of fish populations.

Why Have Fisheries in the Region Declined Since the 1950s