2100 climate change may decrease shark embryo survival due to ocean warming and acidification.

New research suggests that by 2100, climate change could drastically decrease the survival rate of shark embryos due to ocean warming and acidification. The study on the small-spotted catshark found that hatching success dropped from 82% to 11% in a worst-case scenario, with monthly temperature variation playing a significant role in embryo mortality. These findings apply to over 100 shark species that reproduce by laying eggs, which are highly sensitive to changing ocean conditions.

July 03, 2024
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