Marine Heatwaves and Ecosystem Disruption

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Marine heatwaves are prolonged periods of unusually high sea surface temperatures that have become more frequent and intense due to climate change. These extreme ocean warming events disrupt marine ecosystems by altering species distribution, weakening food webs, and increasing the vulnerability of marine organisms to disease and mortality. One of the most visible impacts of marine heatwaves is coral bleaching, where corals expel their symbiotic algae, leading to reduced growth and, in severe cases, widespread reef collapse.

Beyond coral reefs, marine heatwaves affect fisheries and coastal livelihoods by forcing fish populations to migrate to cooler waters, reducing local fish stocks and threatening food security. Kelp forests and seagrass meadows, which play a crucial role in carbon sequestration and habitat provision, are also highly sensitive to temperature stress, often experiencing large-scale die-offs during heatwave events. Additionally, marine heatwaves can promote harmful algal blooms, further degrading water quality and marine life health.

Understanding marine heatwaves is essential for developing adaptive management strategies, improving ocean monitoring systems, and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Addressing this challenge requires global climate mitigation efforts alongside localized conservation actions to protect vulnerable marine habitats and sustain ocean biodiversity.

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