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November 8, 2019

Watch: How marine heat waves harm animals

BY: Oceana

 

Extreme heat waves can create public health problems on land, but did you know that they also occur in the ocean? These pockets of warm water bleach corals and disrupt food webs, putting some animals in harm’s way as they travel farther to feed. Watch the video above to learn more about the dangers of ocean hotspots.

 

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