Effects of Climate Change on Fish and Shellfish

Date modified: 11 February 2022

In the Pacific Islands region, fish and invertebrates (specifically shellfish) fulfill important ecological roles in coastal and oceanic habitats, and many species are targeted by fisheries, making vital contributions to food security, livelihoods, government revenue and cultural heritage. This report discusses how climate change is expected to have profound effects on the status and distribution of coastal and oceanic habitats, the fish and invertebrates they support and, as a result, the productivity of fisheries and aquaculture

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Data and Resources

Rating
Issued 2021-07-21
Modified 2022-02-11
Language English
DCAT Type Text
Source https://www.cmeprogramme.org
Publisher Name Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
Contact Point
  • Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme

    CME.ProgrammeEnquiries@fco.gov.uk