The Northern Climate Observer

The Northern
Climate Observer

Plight of the Lobster Lobster in Norway are on the vulnerable species list with stocks down 92% in the past 90 years. Yesterday NRK reported on efforts by researchers and local fishermen to develop innovative ways to reverse this trend and protect the fisheries. Lobsters also made the news in North America, with a story about the decline of baby lobster stocks off New England. Climate change is seen as a major driver, with the decline corresponding with rapid increase in water temperatures in the Gulf of Maine, and a northward migration of lobster towards Canada and cooler temperatures. In Norway, researchers are looking at a return to older methods of fishings: pots which have smaller entrances and provide more opportunity for lobsters to escape. A return to less efficient ways is contrary to fishing culture, but might be pivotal in preserving this and other species of shellfish. For a success story on fisheries, see the story about habitat restoration for streams in Huu-ay-ahy rivers, and the recovery for Chinook and coho salmon. Mike Brubaker, Editor

	Sounding the alarm about the lobster population: We must reverse the trend now Arendal, Agder, Norway Eirik Rognaldsen / NRK / March 2, 2022 The lobster population along the Norwegian coast is much worse off than first thought. New research shows a huge decline. Read article on NRK
	Baby lobster numbers low off New England as waters warm Gulf of Maine PATRICK WHITTLE / Press Herald / March 2, 2022 New data show the population of baby lobsters off New England is below average, raising concerns about the size of future commercial hauls of the valuable crustaceans as waters warm. Read article on Press Herald
	Bering Sea ice reaches St. Paul for a week, now recedes north Pribilof Islands KNOM Radio Mission / February 23, 2022 The main Bering Sea ice pack has begun its retreat to the north after extending to the Pribilofs earlier this month. This winter’s freeze-up has been reminiscent of more historical sea ice conditions. Read article on KNOM Radio Mission
	Wild and windy winter "worst in 20 years" Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland RÚV / March 1, 2022 A steel-framed building was broken apart by wind in Hafnarfjörður on Friday, search & rescue teams attended over a hundred call-outs, and Hellisheiði and other important roads were closed once more. February was one of the coldest and windiest for many years. Read article on RÚV
	Encouraging signs in Huu-ay-aht rivers, despite salmon declines elsewhere Anacla 12, British Columbia, Canada Ha-Shilth-Sa / March 1, 2022 Observations this year from Huu-ay-aht territory see that volume of herring may finally be improving, as the First Nation is reporting a growing number of wild salmon migrating through its rivers. Read article on Ha-Shilth-Sa

The Northern Climate Observer is published by the Center for Climate and Health. We track news coverage from across the circumpolar north and provide readers with a curated roundup of climate change related events. Thank you for reading our newsletter and for paying attention to our changing world.

Please forward this newsletter or share it on social media. Join the LEO Network to share your own stories of environmental change.

You may subscribe or unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking here.

Northern Climate Observer

The Northern Climate Observer is published weekly by the Center for Climate and Health. We track news from across the circumpolar north and provide readers with a curated roundup of climate change related events.

Explore Posts

Submit a Post

Directory

About

My LEO

The NorthernClimate Observer

Northern Climate Observer

The Northern
Climate Observer