Mediterranean marine heat waves threaten coastal livelihoods
Populations of sponges, sea-stars, fish, and mollusks have been dying en masse in the waters off France and Spain.
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Populations of sponges, sea-stars, fish, and mollusks have been dying en masse in the waters off France and Spain.
A decade ago, Tunisian fisherman Ahmed Chelli's nets bulged with fish and octopus that he sold at the local market in the Kerkennah islands. Today, he pulls up only "ISIS" — the name locals have given to the blue crabs that have invaded their fishing grounds in the fast-warming waters…
The western waters of the Mediterranean saw its longest-lasting marine heatwave this summer. The spike in temperature has killed off many aquatic species.
KERKENNAH ISLANDS (Tunisia): A decade ago, Tunisian fisherman Ahmed Chelli’s nets bulged with fish and octopus ...
A decade ago, Tunisian fisherman, Ahmed Chelli's nets bulged with fish and octopus that he sold at the local market in the Kerkennah islands. Today, he pulls up only 'Isis' — the name locals have gi...