Climate change is impacting Maine fisheries. How is fishery policy adapting? Does future fishery management need to adjust in response to the changing ecosystem? Answer these questions and more!
PC: Tenley Wurglitz
WHEN: Thursday, January 13th at 6:00 PM.
WHERE: Zoom. A link will be sent following registration below.
KELT is pleased to welcome Susan Farady J.D., Associate Professor of Marine Affairs at the University of New England, for a lecture on Climate Change and Marine Policy.
The impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems include changes to individual organisms as well as entire populations and communities. As New England ocean waters warm and ocean circulation changes, marine animals are moving from their preferred habitat to new locations; additionally, changes to predator-prey relationships and food availability prompt organisms to adjust their feeding behaviors and locations. This presentation will explore selected New England fisheries (codfish, lobster and squid) as case studies of how climate change impacts are affecting not only the natural system but the fishery policy and management regime as well, and how future fishery management may need to adjust in response to the changing ecosystem.
Susan Farady is an Associate Professor of Marine Affairs at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. She teaches courses in interdisciplinary marine law and policy, oversees curriculum offerings, and researches ocean governance and marine spatial planning issues.
Previously, she was the Director of the Marine Affairs Institute and the Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program, and adjunct faculty at the Roger Williams University School of Law. In that capacity, she was responsible for the education, outreach and research programs of the Institute, including the joint degree program with the University of Rhode Island Department of Marine Affairs, activities with Rhode Island Sea Grant, and marine affairs curriculum and outreach activities at the School of Law. Ms. Farady has published and presented on marine protected areas, the National Marine Sanctuary Act and marine governance reform, regularly presents on marine policy and law topics, and is co-author of a textbook, Marine and Coastal Law (2d ed. 2010).
Prior to joining Roger Williams, she opened and directed the New England office of The Ocean Conservancy, where she worked on marine ecosystem conservation initiatives and ocean governance reform. Her other experience includes five years as a practicing attorney, positions in marine biology research, and four years as professional crew aboard sail training vessels and yachts. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in biology from the University of Colorado, participated in the SEA (Sea Education Association) program, received her J.D. from Vermont Law School, and serves as an advisor to several government, non-profit, and academic bodies engaged in marine and environmental issues
Eager to get exploring? Check out these articles featuring Susan and her work!