Effective conservation and restoration of estuarine wetlands require accurate maps of their
historical and current extent, as well as estimated losses of these valued habitats. Existing …

This chapter provides an overview of the main drivers of change in estuarine systems, their
expected causes and impacts on estuarine fish and fisheries. An analysis of global, regional …

Most marine animals have a pelagic larval phase that develops in the coastal or open
ocean. The fate of larvae has profound effects on replenishment of marine populations that …

The global decline of marine foundation species (kelp forests, mangroves, salt marshes, and
seagrasses) has contributed to the degradation of the coastal zone and threatens the loss of …

A key step in identifying global change impacts on species and ecosystems is to quantify
effects of multiple stressors. To date, the science of global change has been dominated by …

Northern high-latitude glaciers impact nearshore marine ecosystems through the discharge
of cold and fresh waters, including nutrients and organic matter. Fishes are important …

Forage fish production has become a central concern of fisheries and ecosystem managers
because populations of small fish are a critical energetic pathway between primary …

Laboratory‐based studies examining fish physiological and behavioural responses to
temperature can provide important insight into species‐specific habitat preferences and …

The presence and strength of trophic cascades can be a function of the local abiotic
environment and relative abundance of key species. The reintroduction and expansion of …

This document provides scientific guidance to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW) regarding the potential impacts of climate change on California fisheries and …