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Ocean temperatures hit record highs in 2024
Ocean temperatures reached record highs in 2024, with deep ocean warming underscoring the urgent need for climate action.
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Ocean warming increases worries of Vibrio-related foodborne illnesses
European researchers are investigating the prevalence of Vibrio, common bacteria in many types of shellfish, and identifying high-risk zones.
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Amid warnings, some marine species exhibit climate resilience as oceans warm
Warming oceans are causing major changes, yet some fish species, where the waters are most in flux, are showing climate resilience.
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With oceans warming, researchers explore a thermotolerant salmon in New Zealand
The impact of ocean warming on farmed salmon has encouraged the Cawthron Institute to research ways to boost climate change resilience.
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Machine learning model tracks decline in ocean oxygen, highlighting climate change impact
A new machine learning technique precisely tracks ocean oxygen loss, offering insights into climate change’s impact on marine life.
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Study: Ocean warming boosts deep sea phytoplankton, threatening marine ecosystems
A new study indicates deep sea phytoplankton thrive with ocean warming, raising concerns about marine ecosystems.
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FAO: Climate change could reduce fish biomass 10 percent by mid-century
Global projections show fish biomass could drop more than 10 percent in many regions by mid-century if greenhouse gas emissions stay high.
Fisheries
How ocean warming and acidification affect the life cycle of six commercial sea urchin species
A summary of the literature focusing on the impacts of ocean warming and acidification on life stages of commercially relevant sea urchin species.
Fisheries
Study: Ocean warming is driving wild Pacific salmon into Canadian Arctic
Ocean warming is increasing Pacific salmon in the Canadian Arctic, indicating that climate change is expanding their habitat.
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Have mussel shells become more porous due to climate change?
A new study reveals East Coast mussel shells have become weaker and more susceptible to damage due to climate change.
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Study: Hypoxia is widespread in the ocean and increasing off the U.S. Pacific coast
A study found that in 2021, more than 50 percent of the continental shelf experienced the low-oxygen condition known as hypoxia.
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Deep-ocean seaweed dumping for carbon sequestration called questionable, risky and not the best use of valuable biomass
Study: Without sound science on the impacts to fragile ecosystems, seaweed carbon sequestration distracts from more effective interventions.
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Study: Increased rainfall from climate change threatens UK sea urchins
A new study finds that sea urchins deteriorated physically when immersed in less salty water – a risk that could occur with climate change.
Fisheries
How ‘local solutions’ to climate change may help food security and access to seafood
A new study finds climate change is making it harder to access seafood, but that tapping into local solutions may help enhance food security.
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Study: Denser kelp forests are better suited to survive ocean warming
New research reveals that denser and more sheltered kelp forests can withstand serious stressors amid ocean warming.
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Can artificial cooling, or thermal refuges, offset the impact of ocean warming on fish?
With ocean warming taking a toll on fish like migratory salmon, scientists are exploring artificial options to cool things down for them.