Effects of storms on fisheries and aquaculture: An Icelandic case study on climate change adaptation
ABSTRACTClimate change research on fisheries is often focused on changes in species abundance and distribution, yet the impacts of severe weather events are also important. Climate models indicate that storm frequency and intensity may increase in the North Atlantic; however, uncertainties remain an...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:f0cf8e198ea84ed3b8d468acf6248e24 2024-09-15T17:49:02+00:00 Effects of storms on fisheries and aquaculture: An Icelandic case study on climate change adaptation Nicole Sühring Catherine Chambers Torben Koenigk Tim Kruschke Niels Einarsson A. E. J. Ogilvie 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1080/15230430.2023.2269689 https://doaj.org/article/f0cf8e198ea84ed3b8d468acf6248e24 EN eng Taylor & Francis Group https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15230430.2023.2269689 https://doaj.org/toc/1523-0430 https://doaj.org/toc/1938-4246 doi:10.1080/15230430.2023.2269689 1938-4246 1523-0430 https://doaj.org/article/f0cf8e198ea84ed3b8d468acf6248e24 Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research, Vol 55, Iss 1 (2023) Aquaculture climate change adaptation coastal communities extreme storm events fisheries North Atlantic Environmental sciences GE1-350 Ecology QH540-549.5 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1080/15230430.2023.2269689 2024-08-05T17:49:40Z ABSTRACTClimate change research on fisheries is often focused on changes in species abundance and distribution, yet the impacts of severe weather events are also important. Climate models indicate that storm frequency and intensity may increase in the North Atlantic; however, uncertainties remain and consequences in Iceland are not well studied. This research represents a first attempt to understand local to regional implications of storminess on Icelandic fisheries industries. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the analysis (1) provides regional future wind speed projections in Iceland and surroundings under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 3–7.0 scenario, (2) documents current local experiences using exploratory interviews with various stakeholders in fisheries and aquaculture, and (3) explores research priorities for understanding climate-change adaptations in coastal communities. Projections show that whereas areas of the west, south, and east of Iceland may experience fewer storm days, the region north/northeast of Iceland features an increase in storm days. Potential adaptations include a flexible management system that does not punish fishers for lost time due to bad weather, cooperative market arrangements among sectors, and job security considerations for fishers and fish processing workers. Future projections are needed for other variables such as precipitation, and future socioeconomic studies should address the predictions and impacts of storminess. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarctic and Alpine Research Arctic Iceland North Atlantic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 55 1 |
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ABSTRACTClimate change research on fisheries is often focused on changes in species abundance and distribution, yet the impacts of severe weather events are also important. Climate models indicate that storm frequency and intensity may increase in the North Atlantic; however, uncertainties remain and consequences in Iceland are not well studied. This research represents a first attempt to understand local to regional implications of storminess on Icelandic fisheries industries. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the analysis (1) provides regional future wind speed projections in Iceland and surroundings under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 3–7.0 scenario, (2) documents current local experiences using exploratory interviews with various stakeholders in fisheries and aquaculture, and (3) explores research priorities for understanding climate-change adaptations in coastal communities. Projections show that whereas areas of the west, south, and east of Iceland may experience fewer storm days, the region north/northeast of Iceland features an increase in storm days. Potential adaptations include a flexible management system that does not punish fishers for lost time due to bad weather, cooperative market arrangements among sectors, and job security considerations for fishers and fish processing workers. Future projections are needed for other variables such as precipitation, and future socioeconomic studies should address the predictions and impacts of storminess. |
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Nicole Sühring Catherine Chambers Torben Koenigk Tim Kruschke Niels Einarsson A. E. J. Ogilvie |
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Effects of storms on fisheries and aquaculture: An Icelandic case study on climate change adaptation |
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Effects of storms on fisheries and aquaculture: An Icelandic case study on climate change adaptation |
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