Climate questions and answers
Come fishing for answers to climate change questions! Sea Change Australia helps connect the seafood sector with the best available climate change information to help the sector understand, prepare, and respond.
Explore the Q&A database below to learn how climate change is affecting the seafood sector, and what key questions and topics other people want to know more about.
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Sea Change Australia enlists Experts to provide the best available information to answer your questions. However, our understanding of climate change is rapidly evolving, and considerable data and knowledge gaps remain. The information provided here is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, advice to specific businesses. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the completeness or suitability of this information for any particular purpose. We are not responsible for any decisions or actions taken based on this information.
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- Western Australia
Why do fishers receive less support than farmers during extreme climate events, and how can this be addressed?
- Answer by Gretta Pecl to: Why do fishers receive less su… by: Prof Gretta Pecl
- Western Australia
How can we ensure fishers have security and foresight in planning for future climate impacts?
- Answer by Beth Fulton to:
How can we ensure fishers h… by: Dr Beth Fulton
- Western Australia
How is climate change altering major ocean currents like the East Australian and Leeuwin Currents?
- Answer by Arani Chandrapavan to:
How is climate change alter… by: Dr Arani Chandrapavan
- Western Australia
How do changing ocean conditions affect species abundance and availability in estuaries and coastal zones?
- Answer by Tanika Shalders to:
How do changing ocean condi… by: Dr Tanika Shalders
- Victoria
What effect has positive Southern Annual Mode (SAM) contributed to the South Australian harmful algal bloom? Can a neutral or negative SAM help to fix it?
- Answer by Edward Doddridge to:
What effect has positive So… by: Dr Edward Doddridge
- Western Australia
How can fisheries collect data while fishing to support real-time assessments?
- Answer by Katie Cresswell to:
How can fisheries collect d… by: Dr Katie Cresswell
- Tasmania
Are there any examples of ‘opportunities’ that have emerged because of climate-driven changes? How have these been managed to maximise the benefits?
- Answer by Gretta Pecl to:
Are there any examples of ‘… by: Prof Gretta Pecl
- Tasmania
What are some examples from around the world of the aquaculture sector adapting to climate change?
- Answer by Gretta Pecl to:
What are some examples from… by: Prof Gretta Pecl
- Western Australia
What governance changes are needed to support quota management and responsiveness to climate-driven changes?
- Answer by Daniel Corrie to:
What governance changes are… by: Mr Daniel Corrie
- Western Australia
What legislative changes are needed to provide more flexibility and security for commercial fishers?
- Answer by Martin Exel to:
What legislative changes ar… by: Mr Martin Exel