Warming waters, wandering sharks: A climate crisis
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As our planet warms, so too do our oceans. And warming oceans can have big impacts on the marine life that live in them, including sharks.
Breakdown
- Oceans absorb about 80% of excess heat from human activity. 14s
- Rising ocean temperatures force sharks to seek new habitats for food and suitable conditions. 17s
- Climate change is altering whale shark migratory patterns and reducing their food supply. 25s
- Warming seas harm coral reefs and smaller fish, affecting the diets of larger marine species. 36s