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Related: About this forumClimate change to have drastic effects on Gulf of Maine lobster and clam fisheries, studies say
https://www.pressherald.com/2018/05/23/climate-change-to-have-drastic-effects-on-gulf-of-maine-lobster-and-clam-fisheries-studies-say/AUGUSTA Two new scientific studies are highlighting the current and future impacts that rising ocean temperatures will have on lobster, clams and other important commercial fisheries in the Gulf of Maine.
Research on nearly 700 North American fish species predicts Atlantic cod habitat could shrink by as much as 90 percent by centurys end and that lobster populations could shift 200 miles farther north as a result of climate change. Meanwhile, a separate research project suggests Maines soft-shell clam industry could collapse unless steps are taken to protect the fishery from green crabs that are thriving in the states warming waters.
Something is out of whack and we need to do something about it. We need to adapt, said University of Maine at Machias professor Brian Beal, who has studied soft-shell clams for more than 30 years.
The studies are part of a growing body of scientific work seeking to understand and look beyond changes that fishermen across the country are witnessing on the water every day.
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Climate change to have drastic effects on Gulf of Maine lobster and clam fisheries, studies say (Original Post)
jpak
May 2018
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GreenPartyVoter
(72,377 posts)1. We are going to lose our traditional fishing industries and
our agricultural ones. Goodbye maple syrup. Goodbye lobster.
jpak
(41,756 posts)2. Goodbye Moose and Loons
I saw a ***mockingbird*** in my back yard this week.
And a possum in Jay 2 weeks ago.
BigmanPigman
(51,567 posts)3. Tons of changes are coming that will effect
people, animals and plants. Too bad climate change is a liberal hoax.
Canoe52
(2,948 posts)4. Funny stuff happening on the west coast too.