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Abstract Background The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has estimated that invasive alien species (IAS) might cause billions of dollars of losses every year across the world. One example is South-East Asia, where IAS have caused an estimated loss of 33.5 billion USD, affecting the environment, human health, and agricultural production. Factors associated with climate change, such as increased carbon dioxide (CO2), heavy precipitation, and elevated temperatures is expected to facilitate biological invasion, leading only to further financial and public health loss. Thus, further study is needed to identify, collate and categorise what evidence exists on the impacts of climate change on fish and shellfish species that contribute to the list of “One Hundred of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species” as identified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN). Such mapping will identify regions more at risk of biological invasion as climate change progresses. Methods We outline a systematic mapping review protocol that follows the Guideline and Standards for Evidence Synthesis in Environmental Management and RepOrting standards for Systematic Evidence Syntheses (ROSES). We describe how peer-reviewed articles will be collected from Web of Science and Scopus, and then analyzed to create knowledge maps on the impact climate change has on invasive species. Finally, we speculate on how our results will aid future management of invasive species in the light of climate change.

Abstract This review aimed to explain vulnerability and climate change impacts on tropical aquatic fisheries and aquaculture focused on the Asian setting using a systematic literature review. In particular, the present study applied the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) to evaluate the available literature from 1990 to 2020. The study results showed clustering of texts, keywords and titles based on the search terms, e.g. climate, change, fisheries, Asia, adaptation, climate change, fisheries, and aquaculture. Using the text, links with high scores showed the following categorization per cluster: 1) Climate change and food security; 2) Biodiversity and environmental protection; 3) Conservation of resources; 4) Climate change impacts in Asia; 5) Fisheries. While for the abstracts and titles produced the following clustering: 1) Livelihood and food security; 2) Fisheries catch; 3) Approach to stakeholders; 4) Ecosystem services. Climate change or global environmental change dominates vulnerability and adaptation scholarship, but it is only one of the stressors causing vulnerability among fishing and aquaculture sectors. Several studies suggest adaptation as a solution leading to less vulnerability and resilience of fishing communities. However, our findings showed that social and economic factors of climate-induced vulnerability are still relatively neglected. Besides, keeping biodiversity and enhanced environmental protection can lead to a more productive and food-secure environment for farmers and fishers. Therefore, the interventions needed would always lead towards adaptation. Finally, establishing a science-based “adaptive fishery co-management” to further engage with fishing communities by addressing their wider vulnerabilities and aspirations (livelihood needs).

Abstract Background Climate is one of the most important driving factors of future changes in terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems. Any changes in these environments can significantly influence physiological and behavioural responses in aquatic animals, such as crustacea. Crustacea play an integral role as subsistence predators, prey, or debris feeders in complex food chains, and are often referred to as good indicators of polluted or stressed conditions. They also frequently have high production, consumption, and commercial significance. However, crustacean’s responses to climate change are likely to vary by species, life-history stage, reproduction status and geographical distribution. This map is undertaken as part of the Long-Term Research Grant project which aims to identify any interactive effect on physiological compensation and behavioural strategy of how marine organisms, especially crustaceans, deal with stress from environmental change. Our proposed map will aim to outline the evidence currently existing for the impacts of climate change on the physiology and behaviour of important aquaculture crustacean species within Asia. Methods We will document peer-reviewed articles in English using published journal articles and grey literature. Two bibliographic databases (Scopus and Web of Science) and multiple organizational websites with Google scholars will be searched. The systematic map protocol will follow in accordance with the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence Guidelines and Standards. Literature will be screened at the title, abstract, and full-text level using pre-defined inclusion criteria. The map will highlight marine crustacea physiological compensation and behavioural strategies to cope with climate change. It will also improve our knowledge of the available evidence and current gaps for future research recommendations.