What will a warming East Australian Current change along the way?
ABCPixar — and a certain clownfish — introduced it to the world. Key points: CSIRO marine scientists have set off on a voyage along Australia's east coast, studying the changes and marine life in the East Australian Current The current brings warm waters to the colder southern seas, changing ecosystems around it This voyage will paint a picture of those changes to help scientists understand what is happening and the consequences But scientists say there is still a lot more to learn about the East Australian Current. "Some people think that the world's oceans are going to become dominated by jellyfish," Ms Pitt said. "Everyone's enjoying capturing pink snapper and yellow tail kingfish, you didn't get those 10 years ago and you've got a strengthening East Australian Current to thank for that." He said it was important to understand how the EAC was changing fish diversity so that Australia could "future proof" its marine ecosystems and fisheries.
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