Abstract

Climate change presents a significant challenge to global fisheries and aquaculture systems, with a drastic impact on the fishing industry. Approximately protein need of 17% world’s population fulfilled by aquatic foods. Climate change disrupts fish stocks and fisheries through alterations in water conditions, such as warming, oxygen depletion, acidification and sea-level rise, resulting in altered patterns of species distribution and ecosystem functions. Although climate change is recognized as a pressing environmental issue, its connection to specific weather events remains debated. Natural processes and human activities, notably greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation, significantly contribute to climate change, exacerbating its impacts. Addressing these challenges is crucial for mitigating the adverse over fisheries and aquaculture induced by climate change, safeguarding global food security and to maintain the ecosystem integrity.