Climate change, invasive species and the seafood sector
Climate change could make it easier for some marine invasive species to establish and spread, creating additional challenges for fisheries and aquaculture. A new study published in Global Change Biology […]
Preparing for marine natural disasters
Marine heatwaves, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia and mass mortality events can have significant impacts on marine ecosystems and the communities and industries that depend on them. A new commentary published […]
When ocean conditions combine, the risks to fisheries can increase
A new study published in Nature Communications from teams at the University of British Columbia and the University of Bern has explored the relationship between marine heatwaves, fish biomass and […]
New national study shows how climate change could affect Australia’s seafood industry
What does climate change mean for the future of fishing and aquaculture in Australia? For people working in Australia’s seafood industry, climate change isn’t something that is happening somewhere else […]
Global ocean temperatures reach record high – what does it mean for Australian seafood?
A new ocean temperature record was set over the weekend, with average global ocean temperatures reaching their highest level since record keeping began. On 22 August, the average global ocean […]
Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in Blue Food Systems
Blue food systems, including aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants harvested from oceans and freshwater, have a critical role to play in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Compared to […]
Climate Conversations at Seafood Directions 2026
Australia’s seafood sector spans thousands of kilometres of coastline, diverse fisheries, aquaculture operations and coastal communities. Opportunities for people from across the sector to come together, share experiences and discuss […]
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 […]