Climate Change Threatening California Fisheries

AUDIO: Chris Free, Fishery Research Scientist at University of California-Santa Barbara and Bob Dooley, retired fisherman from Half Moon Bay
(California, Thursday, April 13, 2023) – Fishermen across the Pacific Coast are feeling the impacts of climate change. In California, this year’s salmon season is canceled and several Dungeness crab fisheries also had to be closed....

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Climate Change Threatening Gulf Coast Fisheries

AUDIO: Chris Free, Fishery Research Scientist at University of California-Santa Barbara and Scott Hickman, Guide Fisherman in Galveston, Texas
(Gulf Coast, Thursday, April 13, 2023) – Climate change is stressing fisheries across the Gulf Coast. The increased number and severity of red tides has greatly impacted both fish populations and fisherman. Commercial shrimp, oyster,...

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Climate Change Threatening New England Fisheries

AUDIO: Chris Free, Fishery Research Scientist at University of California-Santa Barbara and Chris Brown, President of Seafood Harvesters of America and a commercial fisherman in Rhode Island
(New England, Thursday, April 13, 2023) – New England fishermen are feeling the impacts of climate change. As the ocean warms, fish populations are moving north, and fishing jobs are down 16% across the region....

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Know Your Flood Risk and Take Action Amid Record-Breaking Wildfires

AUDIO: Mark Shugart, Floodplain Management & Insurance Branch Chief with FEMA
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, August 30, 2022) – Larger and more destructive wildfires are on the rise across the United States. These fires leave the ground charred, barren, and unable to absorb water, so it only...

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Know Your Flood Risk in Hawaii and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Hawaii Governor David Ige and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Director Luke Meyers
(Honolulu, HI, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific hurricane season approaching, it’s vital for residents of Hawaii to remain vigilant in order to protect their homes and families against flooding. Hawaii was fortunate...

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Know Your Flood Risk in American Samoa and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Veronica Verde, FEMA Region 9, External Affairs Officer
(American Samoa, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific tropical storm season approaching, it’s vital for the residents of American Samoa to remain vigilant in order to protect their homes and families from flooding....

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Know Your Flood Risk in Guam and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Veronica Verde, FEMA Region 9, External Affairs Officer
(Guam, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific typhoon season approaching, it’s vital for the residents of Guam to protect their homes and families against flooding. Guam was fortunate to experience a relatively calm...

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Know Your Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Take Action This Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Orlando Olivera, FEMA Region 2 Caribbean Area Office Coordinator, Puerto Rico Office
(Puerto Rico, Thursday, August 4, 2022) – With the peak of the hurricane season underway from August through October, FEMA is urging Puerto Rico residents to understand their risk and be prepared to protect their...

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Conozca Su Riesgo de Inundación en las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU. y Tome Acción en Esta Temporada de Huracanes

AUDIO: Orlando Olivera, FEMA Region 2 Caribbean Area Office Coordinator, Puerto Rico Office
(Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos, jueves 4 de agosto de 2022) — En el pico de la temporada de huracanes de agosto a octubre, FEMA insta a que los residentes de las Islas Vírgenes...

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