Climate planning for fishing communities
Advancing an understanding of climate adaptation and resilience in Gulf of Alaska fishing communities About Adaptation PlanningWhat is the problem?
Warming temperatures and extreme weather in the Gulf of Alaska are undermining marine ecosystems and disrupting ways of life. Our work supports resilience in the fishing communities of Cordova, Kodiak, and Sitka by developing fisheries climate adaptation plans that maintain fisheries and a thriving blue economy, protect ecosystems, and promote energy independence and economic diversification.
This work is being led by community organizations – Prince William Sound Science Center (Cordova), the Alaska Marine Conservation Council (Kodiak), and the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (Sitka). These organizations are working alongside scientists from the NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Alaska Sea Grant, the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and the Alaska Ocean Observing System.
Our research is centered around three major fishing communities:
Cordova
A fishing community in Prince William Sound, Cordova thrives on the rich salmon runs of the Copper River Delta, doubling its population in the summer.
Sitka
Kodiak
Recent News:
Climate Adaption Planning Underway for the Kodiak Region
A cross-regional Gulf of Alaska fishing community effort is currently underway to advance understanding of climate adaptation and resilience.
Climate Planning for Fishing Communities
A cross-regional Gulf of Alaska Fishing Community effort to understand and plan for climate change.
Workshops and Resources:
Cordova Fisheries Adaptation Workshop - November 18, 2024
The purpose of the workshop is to create and discuss potential opportunities for our fishing community to adapt to the changes presented by a changing climate.
Kodiak Adaptation Planning Workshop - November 12th
Visioning session, vunerability assessment review and planning process.
Coastal Climate Radio Series kicks off in Kodiak
Coastal Climate Radio Series is a four-part local radio series exploring changes in the marine ecosystem through conversations between fishermen, scientists, and managers in Kodiak, Sitka, and Cordova.
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