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Chronic Ocean Warming Slashes Marine Life by 7.2%

2/25/2026

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  • A study finds chronic ocean warming reduces marine life by 7.2% for every 0.1°C increase per decade.
  • Researchers analyzed 33,000 populations from 1993 to 2021, showing warming can cause biomass to drop 19.8% within a year.
  • Marine heatwaves may temporarily boost some fish, but they mask the long-term decline caused by climate change and deoxygenation.