Alaskan Snow Crab Mystery Solved: Climate's Heatwave Hand Revealed!

NOAA scientists cracked the code behind the snow crab's decline.

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Alaska's crab industry faces unprecedented closures due to climate.

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Starvation, the hidden adversary, was unmasked in the heatwave's turmoil.

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Billions of young crabs disappeared, marking ecological swings.

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St. Paul's economy, tied to crabbing, confronts stark realities.

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Scientists advocate diverse fisheries to buffer against future heatwaves.

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The study's findings ignite global calls for climate action.

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Collaborative science underscores the research's credibility and urgency.

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The snow crab saga signals a broader climate crisis.

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