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- 1Ocean warming accelerating at alarming pace, new report finds●⚠️ 'Data gathered by Mercator Ocean International, the nonprofit that produced the report, revealed “an ocean warming at
Mercator Ocean International has released a report showing the ocean is warming at an alarming pace, with far-reaching consequences for marine life, coastlines and communities worldwide. The nonprofit's data underpins the warning, which highlights rising risks to ecosystems and coastal populations as sea temperatures continue to climb.
- 2Pollution may dim the deep sea's bioluminescent life●"More plastic, less glow? Pollution threatens deep sea’s bioluminescent life, experts warn" # Pollution # Environment ht
Scientists are warning that plastic pollution and other contaminants could interfere with bioluminescent organisms in the deep ocean, potentially dulling the light-based signals many species rely on to hunt, mate and defend themselves. The concern adds a new dimension to worries about marine debris, as researchers say rising pollution in deep waters threatens one of the planet's most widespread forms of communication among living things.