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Climate Change and its Aquatic Impacts
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Changes in Fish Distribution
Fish populations may move to cooler waters, altering local fishing industries.
Glacial Retreat and Freshwater Resources
Reduction in the flow of freshwater streams and rivers that are fed by glaciers.
Decreased Oxygen Levels
Hypoxia and anoxic conditions may become more common, endangering aquatic life.
Changes in Precipitation Patterns
Can lead to altered freshwater input and nutrient loading in aquatic systems.
Ocean Current Changes
Shifts in nutrient distribution and marine migration patterns.
Ocean Acidification
Increased acidity disrupts calcification in marine organisms.
Alterations in Salinity
Variations in salinity can affect the reproduction and survival of aquatic species.
Melting Polar Ice
Disruption of polar ecosystems and changes in global ocean currents.
Altered River Flows
Impacts on species migration patterns and spawning cycles in freshwater systems.
Increased Storm Intensity
Damage to marine and coastal ecosystems from more severe weather events.
Coral Reef Degradation
Reduction in the biodiversity and resilience of reef ecosystems.
Shifts in Plankton Populations
Disturbance in the foundational food webs affecting many marine species.
Thermal Expansion of Water
Contributes to sea level rise and changes in ocean circulation patterns.
Sea Level Rise
Loss of coastal habitats and increased salinity in estuaries and freshwater systems.
Rising Sea Temperatures
Altered distribution of marine species and potential coral bleaching.
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