Fisheries
Ocean warming increases risk of salmon bycatch in Pacific hake fishery
Ocean warming and increased frequency of marine heatwaves could lead to higher Chinook salmon bycatch rates, scientists say.
Responsibility
Can artificial reefs in seagrass meadows help protect the ocean against climate change?
A new study finds that artificial reefs can bolster seagrass growth in the tropics and help mitigate climate change.
Fisheries
Thermal effects on ecological traits of salmonids
The phenotypically plastic response may preadapt offspring to perform better in the expected future thermal environment.
Responsibility
Study: More than 90% of global aquaculture faces substantial risk from effects of climate change
Aquatic food producers are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with USA, China and Thailand at the most risk, a UCSB study finds.
Responsibility
Seagrass at risk of decline from the effects of climate change, study concludes
Scientists project seagrass to decline in abundance and composition from the effects of climate change, even in a “best case” scenario.
Responsibility
Study: Large-scale seaweed farming for carbon capture ‘may not be feasible’
A new study raises concerns about the feasibility of global seaweed farming as a potential large-scale carbon capture solution.
Responsibility
With ocean warming, wild seaweed stocks risk collapse without protection, experts warn
With ocean warming, scientists warn that urgent international protection measures need to be implemented to protect wild seaweed stocks.
Responsibility
New data platform tackles ‘information gap’ on climate change indicators
Leading scientists to update climate change indicators annually to stay informed on critical aspects of global warming.
Fisheries
Study: Fisheries managers should expect volatility due to marine heatwaves
With marine heatwaves on the rise, a new study presents a roadmap on what scientists, fisheries managers and policymakers should prioritize.
Intelligence
As ‘unprecedented’ wildfires burn across Canada, Nova Scotia seafood sector feels the heat
With wildfires raging across Canada, Nova Scotia's seafood industry faces lobster fishing, aquaculture and supply chain disruptions.
Intelligence
Can seagrass and mangrove restoration help mitigate ocean acidification and climate change?
Researchers suggest seagrass and mangrove restoration could also remove carbon through a novel pathway while combating ocean acidification.
Fisheries
Study: Most marine fish are responding to ocean warming by relocating toward the poles
Fish populations are responding to ocean warming by shifting toward the earth’s poles or moving to deeper waters – all in a bid to stay cool.
Fisheries
Maritime Canada’s lobster population is strong. So why are scientists worried?
The lobster population in Canada’s Maritime region falls within the healthy zone, but scientists worry about the effects of climate change.
Fisheries
Could losing a sense of smell explain why crab populations are declining?
A study finds ocean acidification causes Dungeness crabs to sniff less frequently, which may contribute to the crab population collapse.
Innovation & Investment
Stanford grant program to fuel ‘bold, creative solutions’ to climate change, ocean conservation
The Big Ideas for Oceans grants will support research designed to help address climate change and advance ocean conservation.
Intelligence
FAO issues ‘roadmap’ for early harmful algal bloom warning systems
Document provides guidance to implement or improve early warning systems for harmful algal blooms that threaten seafood and public health.