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How Changing Ocean Temperatures Could Upend Life on Earth

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Rising Sea Temperatures and Coral Crisis

This chapter explores the alarming rise in average sea surface temperatures since March 2023, highlighting the impacts of man-made global warming on marine ecosystems. It discusses the contributing factors, including El Niño and changes in shipping emissions regulations, and their unexpected role in accelerating ocean warming. The chapter also emphasizes the critical state of coral reefs, detailing widespread bleaching events and the potential consequences for global biodiversity and weather patterns.

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