Climate Change and the Future of Coastal Fisheries: Ecological Shifts, Geopolitical Implications, and Pathways to Sustainable Development
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https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v2i2.55523Keywords:
Climate change, Ecological shifts, Blue economy, Maritime governance, Sustainable developmentAbstract
Climate change is reshaping the world’s coastal and marine ecosystems, posing complex challenges for ecological stability, food security, and maritime governance. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the ecological, social, and geopolitical dimensions of climate change impacts on coastal fisheries. Ecologically, ocean warming, sea-level rise, and habitat degradation—particularly in mangrove, seagrass bed and coral reef systems—are driving shifts in species distribution and altering ecosystem productivity. These biophysical changes cascade into socio-economic and geopolitical tensions as fish stocks migrate across national boundaries, challenging existing governance regimes and creating new arenas for negotiation and conflict. Drawing upon interdisciplinary literature from marine ecology, political geography, and sustainable development studies, this paper critically examines how ecological transformations intersect with economic dependency and regional power dynamics in coastal states. It further identifies gaps in current adaptation frameworks, highlighting the need for integrated, science-based, and inclusive policy responses that link local resilience with global cooperation. The review concludes by proposing pathways toward sustainable coastal fisheries grounded in ecosystem-based management, maritime diplomacy, and equitable blue economy strategies. By bridging ecological evidence and governance innovation, this study contributes a holistic perspective on how coastal fisheries can adapt to a rapidly changing climate while maintaining ecological integrity and social justice.
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