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Future of the sea: biological responses to ocean warming

A report examining the evidence for ocean warming, and its implications for the UK and the ocean environment.

From:
Government Office for Science
Published
31 August 2017

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Future of the sea: biological responses to ocean warming

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This report summarises evidence of changing sea temperatures. It explores the current and future impacts of this on:

  • marine life
  • the UK fisheries and aquaculture industries
  • environmental conservation, including the UK’s marine protected area network

It was commissioned as part of the Foresight Future of the sea project.

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Published 31 August 2017

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