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Swirling green blooms of phytoplankton along ocean coasts may be happening more often and getting bigger, according to new research published in Nature, raising concerns about the impacts of climate change on the world’s oceans.
A new climate report card paints a grim future if emissions aren't reduced: "Climate change is rewiring marine ecosystems at an alarming rate."
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The stark warning comes as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. Researchers warn sharks, rays and mammals will be hit the hardest, with up to 75% of marine mammals going extinct.
The fate of nearly all marine species could be at risk of extinction by the end of the century if greenhouse gases continue to be emitted at current rates.