Australia's peak scientific research body, the CSIRO, has warned Australians climate change could soon influence their menu choices.
The scientific body says Australia's fisheries and aquaculture industries could suffer huge reductions in catch, because of rising sea temperatures and changes in ocean habitats.
They predict the Tasmanian salmon, rock lobster and abalone industries will be among the hardest hit by the warming of waters in southern Australia.
In Queensland and the Northern Territory barramundi, prawn and mudcrab fisheries will be impacted by changing rainfall patterns.
The industries are worth more than $US1.5 billion annually to the country's economy.
Climate Change Minister, Penny Wong, says the industries need to plan for change.
"This report is a contribution to these industries to enable some of the thinking about that adaptation to occur," she said.
The report points out that despite the negative impacts of climate change, there are potential gains for smart businesses.
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