Safeguarding the future of oceanic fisheries under climate change depends on timely preparation

Marine fisheries play a crucial role in providing food security and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), fish comprises about 20% of the animal protein in the diets of over 2.8 billion people. The contribution of fish to dietar...

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Veröffentlicht in:Climatic change 2013-07, Vol.119 (1), p.3-8
Hauptverfasser: Salinger, Jim, Hobday, Alistair J.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Marine fisheries play a crucial role in providing food security and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), fish comprises about 20% of the animal protein in the diets of over 2.8 billion people. The contribution of fish to dietary animal protein can reach 50% in the worlds poorest regions, and up to 90% in small island developing-states.
ISSN:0165-0009
1573-1480
DOI:10.1007/s10584-012-0609-z