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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.