Socio-economic and management implications of range-shifting species in marine systems

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dc.contributor.authorMadin, E.
dc.contributor.authorBan, N.
dc.contributor.authorDoubleday, Z.
dc.contributor.authorHolmes, T.
dc.contributor.authorPecl, G.
dc.contributor.authorSmith, F.
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractClimate change is leading to a redistribution of marine species, altering ecosystem dynamics as species extend or shift their geographic ranges polewards with warming waters. In marine systems, range shifts have been observed in a wide diversity of species and ecosystems and are predicted to become more prevalent as environmental conditions continue to change. Large-scale shifts in the ranges of marine species will likely have dramatic socio-economic and management implications. Australia provides a unique setting in which to examine the range of consequences of climate-induced range shifts because it encompasses a diverse range of ecosystems, spanning tropical to temperate systems, within a single nation and is home to global sea surface temperature change 'hotspots' (where range shifts are particularly likely to occur). We draw on global examples with a particular emphasis on Australian cases to evaluate these consequences. We show that in Australia, range shifts span a variety of ecosystem types, trophic levels, and perceived outcomes (i.e., negative versus positive). The effect(s) of range shifts on socio-economic change variables are rarely reviewed, yet have the potential to have positive and/or negative effects on economic activities, human health and ecosystem services. Even less information exists about potential management responses to range-shifting species. However, synthesis of these diverse examples provides some initial guidance for selecting effective adaptive response strategies and management tools in the face of continuing climate-mediated range shifts. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityElizabeth M.P. Madin, Natalie C. Ban, Zoë A. Doubleday, Thomas H. Holmes, Gretta T. Pecl, Franz Smith
dc.identifier.citationGlobal Environmental Change, 2012; 22(1):137-146
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2011.10.008
dc.identifier.issn0959-3780
dc.identifier.orcidDoubleday, Z. [0000-0003-0045-6377]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/72742
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier Sci Ltd
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP1096453
dc.relation.granthttp://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP1096453
dc.rightsCopyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2011.10.008
dc.subjectClimate change
dc.subjectRange shift
dc.subjectMarine ecosystems
dc.subjectAustralia
dc.subjectSocio-economic
dc.subjectSpecies distributions
dc.subjectManagement
dc.titleSocio-economic and management implications of range-shifting species in marine systems
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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