Warming Seas Reshape Plankton Populations in UK and Irish Waters
A new MCCIP report indicates that rising sea temperatures and altered ocean currents are causing significant changes in marine ecosystems. In offshore areas, larger plankton species are declining while smaller organisms are becoming more prevalent. These shifts could have cascading effects on the entire marine food web.
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The MCCIP assessment highlights that warming waters and shifting circulation patterns are driving a fundamental transition at the base of the marine food chain. Specifically, the balance between distinct
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