Hobday et al., 2008:

"From this review it is apparent that climate change will impact the biological, economic and social aspects of many fisheries. Both positive and negative impacts are expected, and this review considers both possibilities. Fisheries will be impacted differently according to the physical changes in the regional environment, for example, south-east fisheries are most likely to be affected by changes in water temperature, northern fisheries by changes in precipitation, and western fisheries by changes in the Leeuwin Current. With regard to socio-economic impacts, aquaculture industries have considerable adaptation potential via selective breeding, regulating the environment, and new species opportunities. Wild fisheries will see increased opportunity where tropical species move southward, while for southern fisheries, reconciling non-climate threats with increasing temperature will require proactive management. Management structures and policies that account for climate change will allow most flexibility in adapting to future patterns."

Citation and/or URL

Hobday, A.J., Poloczanska, E.S. and Matear, R.J. 2008, Implications of climate change for Australian fisheries and aquaculture: a preliminary assessment, Department of Climate Change, Canberra, Australia  

Spatial Coverage

Australia-wide, marine environment.

Temporal Coverage

Modelling into the future, now until 2070

Update Frequency

Not applicable 

Other Information

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