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Vulnerability of tropical Pacific fisheries and aquaculture to climate change

edited by Johann D. Bell Johanna E. Johnson and Alistair J. Hobday

 

There is now little doubt that the impact of climate – already an important driverof fisheries and aquaculture production – is likely to increase in the years ahead. To respond effectively, we need to know the vulnerability of the sector to the changingclimate and how best to adapt. This book and the summary, written with generous support from theAustralian Agency for International Development (AusAID), brings together valuable contributions from scientists and fisheries managers from 36 institutions around theworld to provide this vital information.

The fact that the main findings are mixed – there are likely to be winners and losers – underscores the importance of this vulnerability assessment. Practical adaptations,policies and investments are now needed to reduce the threats of climate changeto the many fisheries and aquaculture activities that are part of the economic and social fabric of the region. Adaptations, policies and investments are also needed to capitalise on the opportunities. These essential planning tools are described in the last chapter – I recommend them to all stakeholders and their development partners.

This book is much more than a comprehensive assessment of the vulnerability of tropical Pacific fisheries and aquaculture to climate change. It is also a valuable resource for anyone wanting to learn about the diverse oceanic, coastal andfreshwater fisheries and aquaculture activities of the Pacific Islands region, and the environmental conditions and habitats that support them.

 

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Chapter 1 Pacific communities, fisheries, aquaculture and climate change: An introduction
Chapter 2 Observed and projected changes in surface climate of the tropical Pacific
Chapter 3 Observed and expected changes to the tropical Pacific Ocean
Chapter 4 Vulnerability of open ocean food webs in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Chapter 5 Vulnerability of coral reefs in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Chapter 6 Vulnerability of mangroves, seagrasses and intertidal flats in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Chapter 7 Vulnerability of freshwater and estuarine fish habitats in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Chapter 8 Vulnerability of oceanic fisheries in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Chapter 9 Vulnerability of coastal fisheries in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Chapter 10 Vulnerability of freshwater and estuarine fisheries in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Chapter 11 Vulnerability of aquaculture in the tropical Pacific to climate change
Chapter 12 Implications of climate change for contributions by fisheries and aquaculture to Pacific Island economies and communities
Chapter 13 Adapting tropical Pacific fisheries and aquaculture to climate change: Management measures, policies and investments
Glossary, glossary of symbols, index, list of abbreviations, list of referees
Supplementary tables
Supplementary material to support Chapter 14:
Climate change impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptations: Western and Central Pacific Ocean marine fisheries.
Summary for Pacific Island Countries and Territories

 

 

 

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