decline
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One key factor may be the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, which helped populations of seals, sea lions, orcas, and other marine mammals recover after years of decline.
From Science Daily
Lee writes that “historically, steep declines are followed by V-shaped recoveries,” as he thinks the U.S economy is equipped to deal with $100 oil.
From MarketWatch
Treasury yields declined in Asian trade as hopes emerged that the Middle East conflict could end soon, alleviating investor concerns over both its inflationary and growth impact.
Milk parsley, which grows in marshy habitats, was once widespread around Hornsea Mere, but has declined sharply in recent decades.
From BBC
"The productivity of that -- in terms of how much you could extract from it -- peaked in the late 1990s and it's been in decline ever since," she added.
From Barron's
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