M. R. Payne

Improved management facilitates return of an iconic fish species

Improved fishery management led to the return of bluefin tuna to northern European waters after decades of absence.

Skilful decadal-scale prediction of fish habitat and distribution shifts

This paper demonstrates the ability to forecast decadal-scale shifts in marine fish habitats using climate predictions, showing skill that outperforms persistence and climatological baselines.

A framework for assessing the skill and value of operational recruitment forecasts

This paper introduces a framework to assess the skill and value of fish recruitment forecasts using economic models and retrospective forecasting, demonstrating feasibility in lesser sandeel stocks.

Climate risk to European fisheries and coastal communities

This study assesses climate risk for European fisheries and coastal communities, identifying high-risk regions and fleets and suggesting tailored adaptation strategies.