Climatic impact-drivers are projected to change in coastal and marine regions globally, especially towards the fisheries production of the commercially important global shellfish, such as lobster species. Thus, there is an immediate need for ongoing, rigorous systematic review that continuously assesses and analyzes the risk of climatic factors towards lobsters’ production (i.e., growth, reproduction, etc.). A global relevant literature was analyzed from the inception to 31st December 2024. The review targets commercially important lobster, across various life history stages. The current study presents a systematic analysis of the research articles on lobster growth, reproduction, and development from relevant literature through two main academic databases, Scopus (n = 284) and Web of Science (n = 310). During literature search, duplicate articles were removed manually (n = 177). A total of 46 research articles were generated from the strict systematic selection process at various life history stages of lobsters. Climate change elements such as temperature, salinity, carbon dioxide, pH, and hypoxia significantly impact ovigerous females, reproduction, hatching success, larval stages, and juvenile development of lobsters. As global climate change intensifies, the reproductive and developmental capacity of lobster populations may be increasingly compromised, particularly in early life history stages. To date, a comprehensive synthesis of reproductive and biological impacts across taxa and regions has been lacking. This review provides a foundational reference for future assessments and adaptation strategies for sustainable management of lobsters under climate change.
Amirah-Husna S., Pau T. M., Azra M. N. & Ahmed N., 2026. The impact of climate change on lobster production: a systematic synthesis of literature. Theoretical and Applied Climatology 157: 258. doi: 10.1007/s00704-026-06194-y. Article.
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