Fishing for Change

Lake Erie supports some of the most important fisheries in the Great Lakes, and many businesses along the shore rely on this influx of income, from restaurants and hotels to charter fishing operations. But as climate changes in the region, currently popular fish species like yellow perch may become less abundant, potentially forcing industries and customers alike to adapt their habits.

Dr. Stuart Ludsin, Assistant Professor in Ohio State University’s Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (OSU-EEOB), is studying the potential impacts of climate change on fish in the Great Lakes, and focusing particularly on two predicted impacts: warming temperatures and an increase in extreme precipitation.