ASFB SYMPOSIUM
 
Climate change and the aquatic environment – the future for fish and fisheries
 
While there is a lot of general talk on climate change, this symposium aims to present some credible science and predictions that can be used as a synopsis of the likely impacts on fish and fisheries.
The Symposium will:
  •  relate to the work of all ASFB members, covering marine and freshwater, fish and fisheries;
  •  be about science not policy; and,
  •  provide scientifically credible information.
 
Unlike previous years where the ASFB Conference and Workshop have been held as separate events, the Symposium is to be embedded within the conference schedule.  This will involve 8 keynote speakers that will introduce each day, followed by the general conference papers.  Keynote speakers will present talks demonstrating how changes will impact on fish and fisheries, providing a personalised perspective on the issue.  Topics such: as the impacts on fish habitats, physiology, aquaculture, subsistence fisheries, fish stocks, fish distributions (including invasive species), early life histories and data, modelling and predictions expect to be covered.  The final keynote session will involve a panel discussion that captures the main points of the presentations.  Several of the keynote speakers will also take part in a public lecture to be held on the first night, sponsored by Museum Victoria.
 
The anticipated high quality of scientific output from this symposium is expected to result in the publication of a collection of peer reviewed articles.  They will include several theme papers and a short synopsis of the state of play and the perceived way forward.