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
- 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
- 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
- Western Australia
How can biological sensitivity scoring and exposure assessments guide climate adaptation planning?
- Answer by Beth Fulton to:
How can biological sensitiv… by: Dr Beth Fulton
- Western Australia
How do fluctuating water temperatures affect fish spawning and survival, and what are the limits of species adaptability?
- Answer by Curtis Champion to:
How do fluctuating water te… by: Dr Curtis Champion
- Western Australia
How can we track and manage long-term impacts of species redistribution on ecosystems and fishing practices?
- Answer by Gretta Pecl to:
How can we track and manage… by: Prof Gretta Pecl