The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center produced these short videos on climate change-related research. They shared this 9-part video series, called "Time Series Tuesdays," on on Twitter and Facebook. Watch and learn about how climate is affecting our species and environments in the Pacific Islands.
Introduction to Time Series Research
What’s a time series and how do scientists use them to learn about climate change?
The Role of Herbivores in Promoting Reef Persistence
Discover the power of herbivorous fish as they use their talents to help coral reefs remain resilient in the wake of climate change.
Pacific Islands Vulnerability Assessment
How will climate change affect marine species in the Pacific Islands region? Watch to find out the results of NOAA’s in-depth investigation into this question. What we discovered may surprise you!
Telemetry
The animals of the open ocean are very difficult to study. Nevertheless, scientists have developed some ingenious methods to learn more about these mysterious creatures. Watch to find out how!
Monk Seals Part 1
In this first part of our two-part series on Hawaiian monk seals, learn all about how important terrestrial land is to pup survival and how climate change is threatening this habitat.
Monk Seals Part 2
In the second part of our Hawaiian monk seal series, learn of a possible solution to the problem of terrestrial habitat loss. Make sure to watch the first part from last week to get the whole picture!
Otoliths
The oldest known fish lived to be 226 years old! But just how do we know this? Lend an ear to find out how scientists determine the age of fish in this week’s post.
Social Indicators
The communities of the Pacific Islands love their fish and NOAA wants to support this love for years to come. Find out how NOAA plans to sustain fisheries with help from local communities.
Structure from Motion
Scientists are on the hunt for the most resilient coral as we prepare for the impacts of climate change. Find out how scientists are using cutting-edge technology to build 3D models of coral colonies.
Bigeye Tuna
Ahi tuna is absolutely delicious and a staple of the Pacific Islands diet. What can we do to guarantee a future full of tasty poke? Find out by watching this week’s post!
Outro
Thanks for joining us to learn how local data are being used to understand climate change in the Pacific Islands region!
More Information
NOAA Fisheries Climate Science Strategy: Pacific Islands Regional Action Plan
Contact: Phoebe Woodworth-Jefcoats
Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) is one of the world’s largest tropical seabirds rookeries, but climate change threatens the atoll’s seabirds and other animal inhabitants. Credit: NOAA
Oceanic whitetip shark. Hawaiʻi longline fishermen use leaders to connect weighed branch lines and baited hooks. A new rule prohibits steel wire leaders in the Hawaiʻi deep-set longline fishery, starting May 31, 2022. The rule aims to increase the survival of hooked oceanic whitetip sharks caught as bycatch in the Pacific Islands region. Credit: Andy Mann
NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette off Maui in 2004. Homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii, NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette is a multipurpose oceanographic research vessel that conducts fisheries assessments, physical and chemical oceanography research, marine mammal and marine debris surveys. The ship operates throughout the central and western Pacific Ocean. Credit: NOAA/Ray Boland.
Tournament fishing in the Pacific Islands region occurs year-round, drawing in local participants and visitors (non-residents) to the state. The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected in-person fishing activities and much of the fishing and seafood industry. Credit: NOAA Fisheries