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.

Disclaimer

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

How do changing ocean conditions affect species abundance and availability in estuaries and coastal zones?


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  • Queensland

What has been the contribution of recreational fishers in terms of understanding the impacts of marine climate change in Australia?


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  • Answer by Barrett Wolfe to:

    What has been the contribut… by: Dr Barrett Wolfe


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  • Western Australia

Hi there, recreational fisher here and avid life long SCUBA diver. I wanted to ask about the hotter than normal waters off the WA coast this year. My (limited) understanding […]


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  • Western Australia

How do changing demographics and cultural practices influence fishing behavior and climate adaptation?


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  • 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?


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  • Western Australia

How can fisheries collect data while fishing to support real-time assessments?


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  • Tasmania

Are there any examples of ‘opportunities’ that have emerged because of climate-driven changes? How have these been managed to maximise the benefits?


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  • Answer by Gretta Pecl to:

    Are there any examples of ‘… by: Prof Gretta Pecl


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  • Tasmania

What are some examples from around the world of the aquaculture sector adapting to climate change?


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  • Western Australia

How can we ensure equitable access to fishing opportunities as costs rise and environmental conditions shift?


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  • Answer by Emily Ogier to:

    How can we ensure equitable… by: Dr Emily Ogier


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  • Western Australia

How can small-scale fisheries be better supported through adaptable regulations?


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  • Answer by David Mills to:

    How can small-scale fisheri… by: Dr David Mills


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