warming waters
Coverage of warming waters in the Nexus archive.
- Octopus surge spreads up UK coast as far as Scotland, study finds
Record numbers of octopuses linked to warming waters have spread from the UK's southwest coast to Scotland and Wales, impacting the fishing industry with declining shellfish catches but rising octopus catches. The surge, first observed in 2025 off Devon and Cornwall, is transforming marine ecosystems.
- Great white sharks could soon appear in BRITAIN: Scientists warn warming waters could bring the predators back to the North Sea
Great white sharks may return to the North Sea as warming waters alter marine ecosystems, according to scientists. This development highlights the impact of climate change on oceanic predator migration patterns.
- Warming waters are supercharging an invasive salmon predator in Alaska
Warming waters in Alaska are causing invasive northern pike to become more aggressive predators, with young pike increasing their fish consumption by over 60%. This heightened activity threatens already struggling salmon populations as pike metabolism accelerates in warmer conditions.