How will cold-loving Antarctic fish respond to warming ocean waters?
Phys Org, 28 Jun 2015.
Phys Org writes: Antarctic fish are a vital component to the food web that sustains life in the cold Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica. They feed on smaller organisms, and serve as meals for the bigger ones. But little is known about how the rapid rate at which these waters are warming will affect the development of fish embryos and their growth after hatching, according to Northeastern professor William Detrich. Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2015-06-cold-loving-antarctic-fish-ocean.html#jCp
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