Rising ocean temperatures threaten coastal livelihoods

2026-03-11 - 23:15

Climate change is increasingly threatening the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on fisheries for food and income. Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu says rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification and extreme weather events are placing growing pressure on fish stocks and marine ecosystems. Bainivalu says these environmental changes are directly affecting communities that