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Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters. History tells us this could trigger a mass extinction event2.44 MB
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Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters. History tells us this could trigger a mass extinction event
The Conversation, Vol.8 April 2021
2021
Appears in The Conversation
Abstract
The tropical water at the equator is renowned for having the richest diversity of marine life on Earth, with vibrant coral reefs and large aggregations of tunas, sea turtles, manta rays and whale sharks. The number of marine species naturally tapers off as you head towards the poles. Ecologists have assumed this global pattern has remained stable over recent centuries — until now. Our recent study found the ocean around the equator has already become too hot for many species to survive, and that global warming is responsible. This story is part of Oceans 21 Our series on the global ocean opened with five in-depth profiles. Look out for new articles on the state of our oceans in the lead-up to the UN's next climate conference, COP26. The series is brought to you by The Conversation's international network.
Details
- Title
- Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters. History tells us this could trigger a mass extinction event
- Authors
- Anthony J Richardson (Author) - The University of QueenslandChhaya Chaudhary (Author) - University of AucklandDavid Schoeman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - LegacyMark John Costello (Author) - University of Auckland
- Publication details
- The Conversation, Vol.8 April 2021
- Publisher
- Conversation Media Group
- Date published
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.64628/AA.ymrpscdym
- ISSN
- 2201-5639
- Copyright note
- The Conversation Media Group. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99522206502621
- Output Type
- Magazine article
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