How Elephant Seals are Helping us Understand the Impacts of Climate Change on the Patagonian Toothfish
When people think about climate science, they often picture researchers with technical equipment and complicated computer models. But did you know that climate science and fisheries research are being aided […]
Climate Change Impacts Marine Environments in the Torres Strait
Small islands are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Warming, rising sea levels and increased wind run impact settlements, infrastructure, health and well-being, food and water security, economy […]
New paper highlights species specific vulnerability to climate change in Peru
Climate change will affect marine species differently. Some will cope, some will shift, and some will struggle. But knowing which species fall into which category requires targeted assessment. A new […]
2026 Sea Change Report Cards now available
Adapting to climate change starts with knowing what conditions to expect. Each year, Sea Change Australia partners with CSIRO to produce state-based climate report cards tailored to the seafood sector […]
Whose knowledge counts? Indigenous voices in climate adaptation
Whose knowledge counts in climate adaptation? A new paper involving Sea Change Australia lead Professor Gretta Pecl AM highlights growing recognition of Indigenous Knowledges and Indigenous leadership within the IPCC […]
New Research on Kingfish Movement in Eastern Australia
Climate change has varied and sometimes unanticipated impacts on fisheries. In southern Australian waters, a well document impact has been the movement of species southward. Anglers in southern parts of […]
When Climate and Finance Meet
A new handbook from the NESP Climate Systems Hub highlights the growing importance of Physical Climate Risk Assessments (PCRAs) in finance, insurance, and corporate decision-making. As governments and regulators introduce […]
FAO releases Aquaculture Adaptation Framework for Climate Change
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released Aqua-Adapt, a new framework to help the aquaculture sector respond to the growing risks posed by climate change. Developed […]
Lessons from the 2024/25 Marine Heatwave
A new article in Oceanography documents the sweeping marine heatwave events that impacted Australia’s coastlines throughout summer 2024 and into autumn 2025, and the regional toll was severe.
Climate Observations from Agfest
This year, the Sea Change Australia team attended Agfest, Tasmania’s premier agricultural field day, attracting over 60,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors each year. The aim was to connect with the commercial fishers, recreational fishers and aquaculture operators.