Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters
Summary
The UK seas have experienced the warmest start to the year on record, leading to significant changes in marine life. Warmer waters contribute to new species appearing in UK waters while posing challenges for cold-adapted species.Key Facts
- The UK's sea surface temperatures were more than 0.2°C higher than any year since 1980.
- The warming trend is linked to the burning of fossil fuels.
- New marine species like octopus, bluefin tuna, and mauve stinger jellyfish have been observed in UK waters.
- Marine heatwave conditions have been present around parts of the UK almost all year.
- The warming seas are influencing the abundance and distribution of marine life.
- Some cold-adapted species like cod are moving north due to warmer waters.
- Measurement buoys, part of a system managed by Cefas, show record sea temperatures.
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