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Bering Sea heat wave drives boom in hybrid crabs
Original: Bering Sea heat wave linked to a surprising boom in the number of hybrid crabs
A marine heat wave in the Bering Sea has been linked to a surprising surge in hybrid crabs, according to new research reported by Phys.org. Warming waters appear to be shifting crab populations and interactions, producing more hybrids between species than scientists expected. The finding adds to growing evidence that rising ocean temperatures are reshaping Arctic and sub-Arctic marine ecosystems.
Why now: The research connects a high-profile ocean warming event to unexpected species changes, drawing attention amid concern over climate impacts.
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