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Marine heatwaves in the Tasman Sea: future projections
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posted on 2023-05-25, 21:12 authored by Jules KajtarJules Kajtar, Neil HolbrookNeil Holbrook, Hernaman, VAs our climate has warmed, the severity, duration and frequency of marine heatwaves – periods of abnormally high temperatures in the ocean – have increased. The Tasman Sea is a global hotspot for ocean warming, with sea temperatures rising faster than the global average rate. The two most intense marine heatwaves in this region have occurred in recent years (2015/16 and 2017/18), causing widespread impacts to the regional ecology and ocean-dependent industries. Earth System and Climate Change Hub researchers have investigated the likelihood of marine heatwaves with a similar intensity and duration to these two events occurring in the Tasman Sea in the future.
Funding
Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth)
History
Publication title
The Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub Project 5.8 – Marine and coastal climate services for extremesCommissioning body
National Environmental Science ProgrammeDepartment/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
National Environmental Science ProgrammePlace of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
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