Climate Adaptation Resource Hub for Fishing Communities
Northeast US fisheries are on the frontlines of climate change. To support informed decision making in fisheries responding to mounting impacts, this resource hub combines community-specific information on climate-driven shifts of marine species with potential adaptation options. This can advance climate resilience planning in fishing communities along the Northeast US coast.
The hub compiles ecological and social science research conducted through recent projects that developed projections of species shifts and examined adaptation needs and options in Northeast US fisheries. Information focuses on three main stages of the adaptation process: understanding, planning, and managing.
The Hub espouses a climate adaptation planning pathway encompassing these steps:
- Understanding the Problem and Setting Goals
- Understanding Climate Hazards
- Understanding Climate Impacts on Fisheries
- Planning for Change
- Managing Change
- Supporting Resilience
