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Rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification are radically
altering aquatic ecosystems. Climate change is modifying fish
distribution and the productivity of marine and freshwater species.
This has impacts on the sustainability of fisheries and
aquaculture, on the livelihoods of the communities that depend on
fisheries, and on the ability of the oceans to capture and store
carbon (biological pump). The effect of sea level rise means that
coastal fishing communities are in the front line of climate
change, while changing rainfall patterns and water use impact on
inland (freshwater) fisheries and aquaculture. Aquaculture
production is impacted by climate changes manifested in different
climate zones, such as global warming leading to sea level and
temperature rise, change in monsoonal rain patterns and extreme
climatic events. There can be positive and negative effects of
climate change on aquaculture, for example increase in water
temperature is where detrimental on one hand in temperate zones, it
can on the other hand enhance growth and production in tropical and
subtropical zones. It has to be considered that the positive and
negative effects of climate change still disrupt the aquaculture
and the effects of climate change do not balance each other in
different climate zones. If nothing else climate changes affects
disease incidences and impacts, which warrant for changes in
aquaculture practices. In addition, the inland and marine
aquaculture systems behave very differently in response to the
climate changes. This book provides an overview of the existing
studies on climate change effects on aquaculture and fisheries.
Fisheries and aquaculture contribute significantly to food security
and livelihoods. Fish provides essential nutrition for 3 billion
people and at least 50% of animal protein and minerals to 400
million people from the poorest countries. Over 500 million people
in developing countries depend, directly or indirectly, on
fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods - aquaculture is
the world's fastest growing food production system, growing at 7%
annually and fish products are among the most widely traded foods,
with more than 37% (by volume) of world production traded
internationally. While the importance of fisheries to national
economies is often understated, the impacts of climate change on
the sector and its implications for the socio-economics of the
coastal and riparian communities are difficult to ignore. This book
provides a review of potential physical and biological impacts of
climate change on fisheries by giving specific cases.
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Imprint: |
Delve Publishing
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Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
November 2016 |
Editors: |
Vikas Mishra
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
290 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-68095-846-1 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-68095-846-1 |
Barcode: |
9781680958461 |
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