07-09-2021
By
Earth.com staff writer
Climate change is having a major impact on the abundance and distribution of fish, as many species are migrating in search of cooler waters and more suitable habitats. In the Northeast United States, fishing communities are preparing for these changes in three specific ways, according to a new study from Wellesley College.
A team of experts led by Professor Becca Selden set out to investigate how fishing communities have responded to shifts in the distribution of summer flounder, also known as fluke, and red and silver hake.
The researchers identified distinct changes that fishing communities have made in their approach. Some have opted to follow the fish to a new location, while others have begun targeting a different kind of fish. In addition, many fishers are now bringing their catch to shore at another port of landing.
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