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Climate change is significantly disrupting fisheries and aquaculture across the globe. Caribbean fisherfolk are on the frontline in the battle against climate change, fighting to maintain their catches, their income and their livelihoods. At stake is our food security, our fishing heritage, the well-being of coastal communities and an important contribution to the emerging blue economy.

This policy brief highlights the climate change impacts affecting the Caribbean fisheries sector, the existing adaptation measures, and presents supporting policy actions for adaptation.