Deep trouble: future seafloor marine heatwaves will surpass surface extremes. A new study shows that marine heatwaves on the seafloor could be more than 50% more frequent in future than […]
Marine heatwaves multiply problems with salmon farming. Article in Dagens Næringsliv February 25: The sea is getting warmer – it causes even bigger problems for both farmed salmon and the environment. […]
Climate change impacting freshwater fish species. Freshwater fish populations that dwell nearer the poles are outperforming their equatorial counterparts, researchers have found. Large-bodied migratory species such as Atlantic salmon are […]
Pacific cod can’t rely on coastal safe havens for protection during marine heat waves. During recent periods of unusually warm water in the Gulf of Alaska, young Pacific cod in […]
Fish farmers prepare for warm summer weather. Just as holidaymakers are packing for a summer outing to Scotland’s warming waters and beautiful sunny beaches, the country’s salmon farmers are preparing […]
Significant impact of global warming on biodiversity in European seas. Over the past 40 years, the Atlantic Ocean has experienced a tropicalisation of its communities, with an increase in the […]
Report shows all Irish inshore waters will be under pressure from climate change. Fair Seas research finds half of Irish waters are more resilient to effects of global warming A […]
COP23: Good news for marine species and climate action in the Mediterranean. WWF celebrates decision by Mediterranean countries gathered at the 23rd COP of the Barcelona Convention in Portoroz (Slovenia) […]
Pioneering research method reveals bluefin tuna’s fate. The return of bluefin tuna to Northern European waters is a conservation success story, but rising sea temperatures in their Mediterranean nursery grounds mean […]
Large marine heatwave reaches Oregon and Washington coasts. A large marine heatwave that developed offshore has reached the coast of Oregon and Washington. It increases the potential for harmful algal […]
New data shows English sea temperatures hitting record levels. New data published by Cefas shows that sea temperatures across the south and east of England hit record breaking levels this […]
NGOs call for harnessing of ocean’s power in climate change fight. NGOs attending the UN Climate Conference in Bonn welcomed today’s first annual UN Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue – aimed at […]
Climate change alters the fishing industry. Effects already noticeable | Central topic at fish international. Climate change is not an abstract construct, it has already arrived on our doorstep and […]
English Channel may stop many rockpool species colonising UK. The English Channel prevents many rockpool species “making the jump” from Europe to the UK, new research shows. With sea temperatures expected […]
Bleached coral reefs continue to supply nutritious seafood giving unexpected hope for millions. Researchers studying coral reefs damaged by rising sea temperatures have discovered an unexpected ‘bright spot’ of hope […]
Temperature rise of 1.5°C can have marked impact on coastal species. A temperature increase of around 1.5°C — just under the maximum target agreed at the COP23 Paris meeting in […]
Blue mussels’ ability to buffer climate induced stress could benefit aquaculture. Blue mussels can change patterns of gene expression to make more proteins that help with heat stress and facilitate […]
WWF urges urgent environmental action. Over £12 billion could be wiped off the UK’s economy every year by 2050 as a result of coastal damages alone, if we fail to […]