Adaptation of human communities to climate change

First of all I would like to apologise for not blogging in the past few weeks. It was due to me having to travel overseas due to personal circumstances. 

Adaptation is a response to a risk arisen by an environmental hazard. This opens up to human vulnerability and brings the limits of capacity to adapt. Practical solutions are being acquired as adaptation methods are used to solve problematic situations that lead to vulnerability (Smit et. al., 2006).

Although there are many definitions on ‘adaptation’; Brooks (2003), summarises the most common definition of all.......... ‘Adjustment in individual groups and institutional behaviour in order to reduce society’s vulnerability to climate’. Based on a particular situation adaptation can be anticipated or planned.

Marine species and organisms on the other hand have evolved themselves to ensure their survival in the marine environment.

The application of adaptation methods into human systems known as cultural adaptation have become core on cultural adaptation linking to the natural environment. People at present use traditional and modern methods to cope with the environment to suit their cultural repertoire (Smit et. al., 2006).

Let's watch the first fifteen minutes of the video below to see how communities and people have adapted themselves to their changing environments. 

These two groups are seen venturing further into the rough and dangerous seas in the hope of bringing food for their families. This clip shows us although we have evolved on land; we have become remarkable oceanic hunters.