What can we do to mitigate the potential damage?
Melville explains that average ocean temperatures across the globe have been rising and producing marine heatwaves, which are more severe than previous years and last for long periods of time.
In June and July, surface water temperatures in England and Ireland were 4-5 °C warmer than normal, and in some parts of Florida, temperatures exceeded 38°C for the first time in recorded history.
These warm waters pose significant threats to the world’s oceans, as well as important human industries.
Rising temperatures are dangerous for many sensitive organisms, such as kelp and warm water organisms like corals, and the loss of one species can have huge impacts on others.
In other instances, heatwaves can encourage mobile species to migrate to new locations in search of cooler waters.
The impact on marine life also has a significant impact on tourism, fisheries, and aquaculture.
The knock-on effects can therefore have severe economic consequences, including job losses,
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