Join Maine Campaign Case Statement - Flipbook - Page 32
THE GULF OF MAINE
IS WARMING FASTER
THAN 99 PERCENT OF
THE WORLD’S OCEANS.
It is one of the most complex and productive
marine environments on the planet—but it is
threatened by chronic overfishing, habitat loss,
and the effects of a changing climate.
TNC partners with fishermen to develop more
sustainable fishing practices and to collect
better data about how species are adapting
to a warming Gulf. This information provides
the foundation for climate-ready fisheries
management, built on the knowledge of
the men and women who know it best. As
conditions become even more unpredictable,
these partnerships will help protect this vital
habitat and the communities that depend on it.
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