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Swordfish found on British Columbia coast stirs ocean change debate
Original: What a swordfish washing up on British Columbia's coast says about our changing oceans
A swordfish has washed up on the coast of British Columbia, an unusual occurrence for the region. Scientists say the sighting may reflect shifting ocean conditions, including warming waters that push species beyond their traditional ranges. Marine researchers are examining the animal to learn more about why it strayed so far north and what it signals about changing marine ecosystems along the Pacific coast.
Why now: Unusual sightings of warm-water species in northern waters are drawing attention to climate-driven shifts in ocean ecosystems.
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