Advancing Fisheries Adaptation to Climate Change in Canada

Climate-related changes are currently affecting ecosystems and fisheries across Canada, but Canada’s fisheries management system is lagging in assessing the scope of this challenge and developing adaptive solutions. This Mitacs research project will develop, refine and pilot test a scientifically rigorous ‘fisheries management under climate change’ survey tool and framework to assess how the management of Canada’s commercial fish stocks considers climate change and can be more adaptive to climate variability. The project outcomes will serve as a baseline to monitor progress towards incorporating climate change into Canada’s science and management processes and advance Nature United’s goal and the Canadian public’s interest in accelerating fisheries management climate adaptation actions and solutions.

Faculty Supervisor:

Natalie Ban

Student:

Partner:

Nature United

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Victoria

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