Articles for Marine Heat Waves

Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean’s key predators
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean’s key predators

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — This year’s marine heat waves and spiking ocean temperatures foretell big changes in the future for some of the largest fish in the sea, such as sharks, tunas and swordfish. Species of large fish such as marlin and skipjack live in areas that are among the fastest warming ocean regions, projected to increase by up to 10 …

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Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean's key predators
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean's key predators

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The rising temperatures of the …

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Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean’s key predators
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean’s key predators

LA Times  

Fishermen haul tuna in Santa Maria, island of Sal, Cape Verde, on Aug. 25. This year’s marine heat waves and spiking ocean temperatures foretell big changes in the future for some of the largest fish in the sea, such as sharks, tunas and swordfish. Species of large fish such as marlin and skipjack live in areas that are among the …

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El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs
1 year, 7 months ago

El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs

The Hindu  

Winds are weakening along the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Specifically, El Niño tends to trigger intense and widespread periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves. Global ocean temperatures are already at record highs, so El Niño-induced marine heat waves could push many sensitive fisheries to a breaking point. But for many marine organisms that are highly adapted to …

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Scientists warn of dire effects as Mediterranean heats up
2 years, 4 months ago

Scientists warn of dire effects as Mediterranean heats up

Associated Press  

MADRID — While vacationers might enjoy the Mediterranean Sea’s summer warmth, climate scientists are warning of dire consequences for its marine life as it burns up in a series of severe heat waves. We have to take action on the climate issues as soon as possible.” Garrabou is part of a team that recently published the report on heat waves …

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