By: Karmactive Staff
Doubling of Marine Heatwave since 2005 has been confirmed by experts.
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The Copernicus Marine SErvice has published an extensive report on the concerned phenomenon.
The report was published on September 30, 2024; with one of its main contributors being Karina von Schuchkmann.
The ocean warming rate has significantly increased since the 1960s.
Global warming is one of the main causes behind the heating of ocean waters.
Marine heat waves caused by heating of ocean waters is one of the most potential causes behind extreme hurricanes and storms.
2022 saw an increase in intensity of marine heat waves all over the globe.
Change in ocean temperature and marine heat waves have the potential to gravely affect marine life thus causing an economic loss.
Ocean acidity too has increased by 30% since 1985.