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's goals are to

• Describe the current and future climate hazards that impact fisheries in the Northeast US.

• Provide community-specific information and projections on climate-driven shifts in distribution and availability of marine species.

• Provide helpful information and strategic steps for individuals, businesses, and communities to adapt their fisheries in the face of climate change impacts.

• Expedite access to additional guidance and resources useful for building community-scale climate resilience in Northeast US fisheries.