“The ability of Sydney rock oysters to respond to environmental change will become increasingly important to the sustainability of Australia’s estuarine ecosystems, particularly on the highly urbanised eastern seaboard.”
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“I don’t care if you think it’s the fault of humans or not. If you want to keep your head in the sand, that’s up to you. But the rest of us need to get it together because we’re not out of the woods yet on this thing.”
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“South-east Australia is a global warming hotspot. The warm East Australia Current is extending southward, leading to fast warming. Southward range extensions have been documented for seaweeds, phytoplankton, zooplankton, and demersal and pelagic fishes. Declining recruitment for rock lobster has been observed. Fisheries and aquaculture businesses are already adapting to these changes.”
“Acidifying oceans are predicted to fundamentally alter marine ecosystems. Over the next century, acute studies suggest that the impacts of climate change on marine organisms and ecosystems may be catastrophic.”
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“The legacy that we leave behind for future generations has got to be better than the one we’ve inherited and that’s not a big ask.”
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