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.
El Niño Forecasts and the Ocean: What you Need to Know
Have you ever wondered why some summers feel warmer than others? Or why some winters feel bitterly cold compared to last year? Well, the phenomenon known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is likely at least partly to blame.
Leaders guiding climate action in Australia: women to watch
Women are carrying a disproportionate “climate load” — facing greater impacts on their mental health, safety, financial security, and future opportunities as climate change intensifies. Yet despite these challenges, women […]
Mental Health impacts: Algal bloom takes toll on community
A year-long harmful algal bloom along the South Australian coastline has not only devastated marine life and created health risks for people and pets, but has also significantly impacted the […]