Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The sudden warming of Britain’s seas will tear through ocean life like a wildfire
It is one of this year's nastier surprises. Sea temperatures are up to 5C higher than usual, in part due to human-induced global heating, and in part as a result of this year's El Niño effect. It is a mortal reminder of how the sea dominates our entire planet – that a cycle of warm water in the distant Pacific should impact so severely on our local shores. As water temperatures reach an all-time high, the direct effect on wildlife – from seagrass to oysters and fish – will be devastating, the way "wildfires take out huge areas of forest", as one scientist says...
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