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California Fisheries at Risk from Climate Change Study

2/15/2025

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California's fisheries are under threat from climate change, according to a UC Santa Cruz study. Rising temperatures and shifting ocean conditions put key aquatic species at risk. The research highlights the urgent need for adaptive management strategies to safeguard both the economy and fragile marine ecosystems as species distributions change.

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California's fisheries are under threat from climate change, according to a UC Santa Cruz study. Rising temperatures and shifting ocean conditions put key aquatic species at risk. The research highlights the urgent need for adaptive management strategies to safeguard both the economy and fragile marine ecosystems as species distributions change.