ocean temperatures

Rays of sunlight seen underwater

Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species' ability to recover.

pacific ocean sunset

The oceans are getting hotter, with a likely El Niño and climate change responsible.

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Marine heatwaves have increased over the past century as a direct result of warming oceans, with significant impacts on biodiversity, fisheries, tourism and aquaculture.

Antarctic ice

Current changes in the ocean around Antarctica are disturbingly close to conditions 14,000 years ago that led to the rapid melting of the Antarctic ice sheets and a three metre rise in global sea levels, new research shows.