Climate change could cause reduced catches of cod and herring and spell the end of Salmon farms

Salmon farms could be under threat as the fish get 'stressed' if the water temperature goes over 17C.  Picture: PA /David Cheskin

Climate change is causing increased warming of seas off the Irish coast and could lead to reduced catches of mackerel, cod, and herring, and even spell the end of salmon farms.

In order to survive, the fishing industry will have to adapt to catching new species which are already increasing as our seas warm, such as anchovies, hake, and some types of sardines.