Increases in Ocean Temperature
In 1998 the temperature of the Indian Ocean rose to unprecedented levels and killed off roughly 90 percent of the coral in the inner islands of Seychelles. A research team from Newcastle on Tyne has found that most reefs were not able to reseed and recover and many crumbled into rubble that was overtaken by algae.
Ocean Levels Rise
Famed offshore fishing on Florida's tidal flats will not survive a rise in ocean levels of 15 inches, according to a study commissioned by the Florida Wildlife Federation. In addition to the flats being destroyed, the research team found that 50% of the salt marsh habitats will be destroyed as well.
Trout and Salmon Elimination
According to a study by the National Resources defense council, the negative effects of global warming on fishing will not be limited to saltwater species. Trout and salmon live in water up to roughly 65 degrees. Moderate warming of water can make streams and lakes uninhabitable to cold water species.
Arctic Section Closed
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council voted unanimously to close more than 200,000 square mile section of water ranging from Russia to the U.S. border in the Arctic. The action of the council is a precautionary measure to preserve the area from overfishing if cold water species continue to migrate from warming southern waters.
Article Written By Mati Bishop
Mati Bishop has been a freelance writer since 1999. He has been published in "Hawaii Skin Diver Magazine," the "Hawaii Wellness Directory," "Kailua-Kaneohe Sunpress" and a collection of Web sites. Bishop studied journalism at Windward Community College on Oahu, Hawaii.
