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Marine heatwaves have devastating impacts on marine life in the tropical western and central Pacific Ocean region

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2022-08-01

Research published in Global and Planetary Change examines the trends and projected frequency, intensity and duration of marine heatwaves (MHWs). A MHW is a 'discrete, prolonged anomalously warm water event' lasting five or more days, with temperatures warmer than the 90th percentile relative to climatological values.

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https://phys.org/news/2022-08-marine-heatwaves-devastating-impacts-life.html