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Assessing ocean warming effects on shifting fisheries catches in the NW Atlantic.

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Climate change is already affecting marine ecosystems and shifting species from their historical ranges into previously unsuitable and sometimes poorly protected environments. The Northwest Atlantic is an ideal region to study ocean change because of its more rapid rate of warming. This project aims to assess climate change effects as reflected in fisheries catches in the NW Atlantic, including both Canadian and US waters. It ultimately aims to inform future fisheries management strategies about regional and transboundary shifts in species and catches, so that management can adequately respond and adapt to the challenges of accelerated environmental and ecosystem change.OFI logo

 

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