Development of a temperature monitoring framework for Tasmania's seafood industry during marine heatwaves

The project aims to establish a comprehensive temperature monitoring framework tailored for Tasmania's seafood industry during marine heatwaves (MHWs). Recognizing the potential severe impacts of MHWs on marine ecosystems and industries, particularly during ongoing strong El Niño events, the initiative focuses on filling gaps in fine-scale, near-coastal, and subsurface temperature data. It integrates existing infrastructure to collect high-quality temperature data along Tasmania's east coast, leveraging IMAS research projects for broadscale trend analysis. Additionally, it proposes a pilot deployment of temperature loggers within the octopus and rock lobster fisheries to refine industry-specific monitoring methods during MHW events. This dual approach seeks to enhance both the depth and breadth of temperature data collection, aiming to inform more effective fisheries management strategies under future climate scenarios.