Impact of Climate Change on Tuna

Pacific Island communities rely heavily on fish for dietary protein, but face challenges as fish supply from coral reefs becomes unsustainable due to population growth and climate change. Tuna resources offer a potential solution, providing significant government revenue. However, climate change threatens to shift tuna distribution, reducing catch and revenue. Addressing these issues involves limiting global warming and empowering Pacific nations to negotiate benefits retention. An advanced warning system is needed to manage tuna redistribution impacts.

What percentage of dietary animal protein do fish provide to some Pacific Island Coastal communities?

• 60 to 80 percent

• 20 to 40 percent

• 50 to 90 percent

• 10 to 30 percent

How does the fish consumption in Pacific Island regions compare to the global average?

• It is slightly higher than the global average

• It is two to five times the global average

• It is lower than the global average

• It is the same as the global average

What is a major challenge faced by Pacific Island countries regarding fish supply?

• Decreased demand for fish

• Lack of fishing technology

• A gap in fish supply due to growing populations

• Overfishing in international waters

What natural phenomenon is increasing the gap in fish supply for Pacific Island countries?

• Climate change and coral reef degradation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

What percentage of government revenue do 10 Pacific Island countries derive from tuna fishing access fees?

• 20 percent

• 37 percent

• 10 percent

• 50 percent

What is the expected impact of climate change on tuna distribution by 2050?

• Tuna will move westward

• Tuna will disappear completely

• Tuna will remain in the same location

• Tuna will move eastward

By how much is the annual catch from the waters of 10 Pacific Island countries expected to reduce by 2050 due to climate change?

• 10 percent

• 20 percent

• 30 percent

• 40 percent

What is one proposed solution to address the redistribution of tuna due to climate change?

• Increasing fishing quotas

• Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees

• Building more fish farms

• Banning tuna fishing

How can Pacific Island countries retain the benefits they receive from tuna despite redistribution?

• By increasing local consumption

• By exporting more fish

• By negotiating internationally

• By reducing fishing efforts

What system is suggested to strengthen negotiations regarding tuna redistribution?

• A global fishing treaty

• An advanced warning system

• A marine conservation program

• A new fishing technology