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Sharks Deserting Coral Reefs as Oceans Heat Up, Study Shows


Sharks are deserting their coral reef homes as the climate crisis continues to heat up the oceans, scientists have discovered. From a report: This is likely to harm the sharks, which are already endangered, and their absence could have serious consequences for the reefs, which are also struggling. T...

Sharks are deserting their coral reef homes as the climate crisis continues to heat up the oceans, scientists have discovered. The reef sharks are a key part of the highly diverse and delicate ecosystem, which could become dangerously unbalanced without them. "If it gets too hot, they're going to need to move," said Dr David Jacoby, a lecturer in zoology at Lancaster University and the leader of the research project.

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