UNH Research Offers Better Measurement for Lethal Impact of Marine Heatwaves

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August 8, 2024
DURHAM, N.H. — Prolonged heatwaves on land can have serious implications for humans, animals and landscapes, and there’s mounting evidence that periods of unusually high sea temperatures, known as marine heatwaves, can also severely harm ocean ecosystems. However, measuring the impact of marine heatwaves on marine life has proven challenging and does not take into consideration biological changes in organisms. Recent research at the University of New Hampshire finds that to get a better... - Read Full Article

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