Assessing the Ecological and Socioeconomic Ramifications of Climate Change on Fisheries: A Scientific Review
Authors:-Scholar Soro Nabintou, Professor Dr Hitesh A. Solanki
Abstract-Climate change poses a significant and escalating threat to global ecosystems, with profound implications for the fisheries sector. This comprehensive review aims to elucidate the underlying causes and multifaceted consequences of climate change on fisheries. The impacts are categorized into three primary dimensions: physical, biological, and geographical transformations. Physical alterations encompass rising temperatures, changes in oxygen levels, ocean acidification, and shifts in salinity, all of which directly influence marine environments. Biological shifts manifest as species extinctions, morphological alterations, population declines, and heightened susceptibility to diseases among fish populations. Elevated temperatures exacerbate mortality rates and disrupt fundamental physiological processes. Geographical transformations disrupt fish habitats and alter the distribution patterns of various species, thereby reshaping marine ecosystems on a global scale. Through synthesizing the latest scientific evidence, this review underscores the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on fisheries, safeguarding both ecological integrity and socioeconomic stability.
