Fish larvae under stress due to climate change
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 15 October 2024
Atlantic herring larvae struggle to cope when exposed to both heatwaves and bacteria. The combined stressors disrupt gene responses, reducing their ability to adapt—posing a threat to already declining herring populations in the Western Baltic Sea.
Keywords: herring larvae, stressors, gene expression, heatwaves, bacteria, Baltic Sea
Bottom-trawling fisheries reduce carbon storage
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 29 October 2024
Bottom trawling in the North Sea disturbs carbon-rich sediments, releasing ~1 million tons of CO₂ yearly and weakening seabed carbon storage. Researchers urge protecting muddy habitats to combat climate impacts and guide EU restoration efforts.
Keywords: bottom trawling, CO₂ emissions, carbon sink, North Sea, muddy seabeds, marine protection
Domino Effect in the Amazon Region
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 1 November 2024
A weakening Atlantic circulation could intensify drought in the Amazon, threatening its carbon storage and biodiversity. Researchers stress that climate change impacts on ocean currents could severely affect the rainforest ecosystem.
Keywords: Amazon rainforest, Atlantic circulation, drought, carbon storage, biodiversity, deforestation
