Following Fish on the Move

Announcements | Jun 13, 2018

As marine waters off the Northeast Shelf have warmed over the past 30 years, with particularly rapid warming occuring in the past decade, fisheries in the region are feeling the impacts of climate variability and change. 

This image shows a grid of maps that display how the biomass of local fish might change under different warming scenarios.
Simply put, an ecosystem model is a mathematical representation of natural system. We talk a lot about models, modeling, and modelers when we describe our work — and we’re often met with blank (but friendly!) stares. So, if you’ve ever wondered what an ecosystem model is, how it works, or why they’re so important, Dr. Kathy Mills is here to help.

The most exciting part of this work is the opportunity to support climate adaptation efforts by fishermen, fisheries, and communities in the region. It’s a great honor to have been awarded this fellowship, which will help us provide information to help fishermen and their communities.

Kathy Mills, Ph.D. Senior Scientist
the staff photo for Kathy Mills
Kathy Mills, Ph.D. Senior Scientist

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