fished at unsustainable levels . The share of stocks in overexploitation has decreased from 88% in 2012 to 75% in 2018 . Nearly half of the catches consist of small pelagic species , which are very vulnerable to increased seawater temperatures . Turkey is particularly sensitive to climate change in the fisheries sector . Fisheries in northern countries are less vulnerable because they have a greater capacity to adapt , while southern countries are more vulnerable . The reduction of fish availability directly impacts the income of employees, for example, in the Italian fisheries industry .
IPCC
Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
IPCC Report