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How a cold pulse in the Northwest Atlantic reshaped East Coast fisheries

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Briefings

A 2023 cold water pulse in the Northwest Atlantic caused a sharp shift in Northeast fisheries, reversing the decline of cold-water species like mackerel while suppressing shortfin and longfin squid. This event was identified as a major disruption affecting fisheries from New England to the Mid-Atlantic region.

Key points

• A cold water pulse in the Northwest Atlantic region in 2023 caused a reversal of declining cold-water fish stocks, specifically increasing mackerel catches while suppressing shortfin and longfin squid.
• The study indicates this event disrupted fisheries across the Northeast, affecting the entire region from New England to the Mid-Atlantic.

Context

This finding highlights how a sudden environmental shift can fundamentally alter regional food webs and commercial fishing patterns, serving as a case study for climate-driven ecosystem changes.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single study published in 2026, which may not capture the full scope of the 2023 event. The study does not provide specific dates for the cold pulse or quantify the exact magnitude of the fishery disruption.

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