Climate change shrinks marine life richness near equator: study
The Hindu
Having fleets of fish and other swimmers shift rapidly to more temperate waters could devastate the coral ecosystems they leave behind.
During some summers, as the Caribbean water temperatures climb, the luminous coral colonies of gold, green and blue that ring the island nation of Cuba give way to patches of skeletal white. The technicolor streaks of darting tropical fish flash less frequently. The rasping sounds of lobsters go quiet. While Cuba’s marine life has suffered from overfishing and pollution, there is mounting evidence that the warming of waters due to climate change may be taking a large toll as well — both off the island’s coast and globally.More Related News
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