Climate-driven changes such as higher ocean temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting the health of marine animals—and their ability to survive.
A new study identifies shifting distributions of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species catch, including tunas, billfish, and sharks, off the northeastern United States, providing understanding about climate change impacts to the recreational fishery.
Janet Coit, Administrator for NOAA Fisheries, discusses how climate change impacts our ocean resources. The work to prepare for and address these changes is central to our mission.
For the first time, the Ecosystem Status Report spans the entire main Hawaiian Islands and includes indicators on socio-cultural connections, climate and ocean ecosystem processes, and human impacts.
Social scientists are working with coastal communities in Alaska to evaluate sensitivity to ocean acidification and other aspects of change, and evaluate adaptation opportunities and barriers.
Economists and social scientists are examining fleet dynamics, community impacts, and adaptation potential in Gulf of Alaska fishing communities associated with Climate Change.
