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 […]
Food safety and Climate Change
Australia does not have a centralised authority responsible for coordinating food safety research. A new publication from the Food Safety Research Alliance (FSRA) argues this needs to change, warning that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stories matter in climate adaptation
When it comes to adapting to climate change, the science alone isn’t enough. A new paper by CSIRO and University of Tasmania researchers, published in Environmental Conservation, finds that people working in biodiversity conservation across Australia have a strong and largely unmet appetite for accessible, credible stories about adaptation – what’s been tried, what’s worked, and what hasn’t.
Marine Science Supporting Australia’s Seafood Sector
A new paper published in the Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs takes stock of the marine science supporting Australia’s seafood sector and identifies where investment and coordination need […]
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 […]
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.