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A multinational body sets an annual catch limit for a specific fish stock based on scientific assessments of the stock's population. If the scientific models used for this assessment significantly underestimate the actual size and health of the fish population, what is the most likely immediate economic consequence for the fishing industry operating under this limit?
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