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Climate Change and its Aquatic Impacts
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Rising Sea Temperatures
Altered distribution of marine species and potential coral bleaching.
Changes in Precipitation Patterns
Can lead to altered freshwater input and nutrient loading in aquatic systems.
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.
Altered River Flows
Impacts on species migration patterns and spawning cycles in freshwater systems.
Sea Level Rise
Loss of coastal habitats and increased salinity in estuaries and freshwater systems.
Thermal Expansion of Water
Contributes to sea level rise and changes in ocean circulation patterns.
Alterations in Salinity
Variations in salinity can affect the reproduction and survival of aquatic species.
Ocean Current Changes
Shifts in nutrient distribution and marine migration patterns.
Shifts in Plankton Populations
Disturbance in the foundational food webs affecting many marine species.
Changes in Fish Distribution
Fish populations may move to cooler waters, altering local fishing industries.
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.
Ocean Acidification
Increased acidity disrupts calcification in marine organisms.
Melting Polar Ice
Disruption of polar ecosystems and changes in global ocean currents.
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