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World's oceans turn saltier and more acidic amid heatwaves
Original: Salty seas get saltier and world ocean more acidic as heatwaves bring ‘profound change’
New findings show the world's oceans are becoming saltier and more acidic as marine heatwaves drive what researchers describe as a 'profound change' in ocean chemistry. Rising temperatures are intensifying evaporation in salty regions while increased carbon absorption is acidifying waters, threatening marine ecosystems, fisheries and coastal communities that depend on them.
Why now: Fresh research on accelerating ocean salinity and acidification linked to climate change has drawn widespread attention.
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- Salty seas get saltier and world ocean more acidic as heatwaves bring ‘profound change’ · Financial Times
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