Marine heatwaves are cooking our ocean ecosystems — and will only become more common

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-08-17 09:47:05


Marine heatwaves are cooking our ocean ecosystems — and will only become more common

Marine heatwaves happen when the ocean remains abnormally hot for an extended period. While they may be invisible from the shore, their impacts can wreak havoc underwater — killing various kinds of coral, seagrass and fish.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/marine-heatwaves-are-cooking-our-ocean-ecosystems-and-will-only-become-more-common