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It was the hottest June on record
The world just had the hottest June on record, with unprecedented sea surface temperatures and record low Antarctic sea ice extent, according to a new report.
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Fish and Climate Change
Every degree C of additional heat in water changes the fish’s metabolism, so they need 7 to 10% more oxygen to survive.
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The Oceans have a fever
So the SSTs this year are stunningly warm, to a level that no one and no model could have predicted. Scientists do not yet have a complete explanation for this phenomenon, but it doesn’t bode well for our future. It is highly likely that this year and the next few will break many temperature records…
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As Ocean Oxygen Levels Dip, Fish Face an Uncertain Future
Global warming not only increases ocean temperatures, it triggers a cascade of effects that are stripping the seas of oxygen. Fish are already moving to new waters in search of oxygen, and scientists are warning of the long-term threat to fish species and marine ecosystems.
Tragic Planet
Time to be frank about our predicament.
