CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 7 Marine Resources "Sea-ing the Changes in Climate"

CaribClimate Podcast

The sea is an important source of protein for the region, and a key factor in the livelihoods of several communities. Climate change is a direct threat to these lives and livelihoods, as models have shown that with increase in temperature, there is a corresponding decrease in the availability of certain species of fish, as the marine environment becomes inhospitable to not only the fish, but the plants that they eat, and coral reefs which are many species' natural habitat.

Projected increased incidences of extreme weather events also leave fisherfolk at risk, particularly since the majority of the region's fisherfolk operate from small craft, with >90% being less than 12 metres long. Compounding all this, is sea-level rise, which has seen many fishing beaches suffer, with projections for this only to get worse.

Joining us are the head of the CRFM – Dr. Maren Headley and former Deputy Head of the CRFM Dr. Susan Singh-Renton who will talk to us about the work that the CRFM has done alongside the PPCR to build resilience in fisherfolk and fishing communities, helping them secure themselves and their livelihoods.

The CaribClimate Podcast has been commissioned by the Caribbean Regional PPCR. A 5-year, 10.9 Million USD project funded by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and administered by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Office of Research and Innovation (MORI). The project's objectives were to:

1. Improve the Caribbean's processes to acquire, store, analyze, access and disseminate climate-relevant data.

2. Pilot and scale-up innovative climate-resilient initiatives in the region.

Learn more about the project by visiting caribppcr.org.jm