Study finds significant variability in tropical ocean temperatures, challenging previous beliefs of stability.

Tropical ocean waters may not be as stable as previously believed, according to a study led by Darren Li Shing Hiung. High-resolution in situ ocean temperature data reveals significant variability in tropical waters, similar to temperate and subtropical regions. This unexpected finding could explain why tropical fish have higher thermal tolerance than temperate fish in overlapping subtropical ranges, and future research on species' vulnerability to climate change should take into account ocean weather variability.

August 06, 2024
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