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Climate change impacts and adaptation of commercial marine fisheries in Australia: a review of the science |
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| Authors: | Neil J Holbrook Johanna E Johnson |
| Institution: | 1. Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 129, Hobart, TAS, 7001, Australia 2. Adaptation Research Network for Marine Biodiversity and Resources, Hobart, Australia 3. C2O Consulting, Cairns, QLD, Australia 4. School of Marine and Tropical Biology, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, 4810, Australia |
| Abstract: | Commercial marine fishing contributes significantly to the Australian economy, and has great importance for coastal communities. However, climate change presents significant challenges for Australia’s fishing industries, now and into the future. With greater use of targeted information, the fishing industry will be better placed to minimise the negative impacts and take advantage of opportunities associated with the effects of climate change. The future of the fishing industry—specifically wild capture fisheries—will depend on its ability and capacity to apply appropriate adaptation strategies for its viability and sustainability in the long-term. Knowledge regarding expected long-term changes in species distributions, improved weather and seasonal climate forecasts and their influence on target species, and better understanding of species tolerances, can inform adaptation responses. This paper provides a review of recent advances in research addressing Australia’s priorities in relation to commercial marine fisheries’ responses to current and anticipated future climate change impacts, and considers barriers and adaptation options for fisheries management over the near-term planning horizon of 5–7 years. |
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