Vulnerability of coastal fisheries in the tropical Pacific to climate change

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Marine

Although the coastal fisheries of the Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) differ considerably from the industrial tuna fisheries of the region (Chapter 8), the importance of coastal fisheries cannot be overstated. Throughout the tropical Pacific, coastal fisheries contribute significantly to the food security, livelihoods, and culture
of both rural communities and urban populations1–5. In the majority of PICTs, fish consumption by coastal communities exceeds 50 kg per person per year, and is > 90 kg per person per year in six PICTs4. In comparison, average global fish consumption per person is 16–18 kg per year.