This webinar, held on Wednesday, January 22 at 2pm ET/11am PT, explored The Role of Habitat and Life History in Climate Vulnerability of Fisheries. Understanding the mechanisms of species distribution shifts is key to identifying and managing vulnerable fish species. In this project, Drs. James Morley and Verena Wang collaborated with a team of researchers to develop a modeling framework designed to identify potential bottlenecks in species’ ability to move in response to warming. The research examined connectivity between life stages and habitat—such as nursery areas and spawning grounds—to predict which factors are most critical to understanding climate vulnerability. The webinar highlighted key findings that could enhance the ability to anticipate how fish populations respond to climate change.