Saturday 19 November 2016

Underwater video reveals culprits behind disappearance of NSW kelp forests


WATER WORLD
Underwater video reveals culprits behind disappearance of NSW kelp forests Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 17, 2016 - Seaweed-eating fish are becoming increasingly voracious as the ocean warms due to climate change and are responsible for the recent destruction of kelp forests off the NSW north coast near Coffs Harbour, research shows. The study includes an analysis of underwater video covering a 10 year period between 2002 and 2012 during which the water warmed by 0.6 degrees. "Kelp forests provide vital ... more

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