Or it may be related to ocean warming, with a large number of fish dying in the oceans of Thailand and the United States | Global | Thailand
This year, there have been abnormal high temperatures in many parts of the world, and a large number of fish deaths have occurred in Thailand and the United States recently. Experts suggest that this may be related to abnormal ocean warming.
On June 22nd, a large number of dead fish washed ashore appeared on the beach in Chumphon, southern Thailand. The same scene also appeared on the beach along the Gulf of Mexico coast in Texas, USA on June 9th, with a large number of dead fish densely packed for several kilometers.
Experts say that climate change leading to warming of seawater may stimulate the proliferation of plankton, causing a decrease in oxygen levels in the water and resulting in suffocation and death of fish. Experts warn that as seawater temperatures rise, such events will become more frequent, especially in shallow or nearshore environments.
Data shows record breaking ocean surface temperature in the North Atlantic
A report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in mid June showed that global seawater temperatures have been rising, with water temperatures in many areas exceeding the average level. According to monitoring data from the UK Met Office, the North Atlantic has experienced the largest increase in sea surface temperature. In May of this year, the sea surface temperature in the North Atlantic reached a new high since 1850, especially on the northeast coast of England and western Ireland, where sea surface temperatures were 3 to 4 degrees Celsius higher than normal levels.
The report states that the sea ice in the South Arctic is continuously melting
In addition, the rate of melting of sea ice in Antarctica and the Arctic is also concerning. The report released by the World Meteorological Organization in March stated that the Antarctic sea ice area reached its lowest level on record again in February this year. The latest report from the UK Met Office states that even as June approaches the coldest season of winter in the southern hemisphere, the Antarctic sea ice area remains at a record low. At the same time, the Arctic sea ice, which is currently in summer, is also accelerating its melting.
Experts say that polar sea ice reflects a large amount of solar radiation, which plays a very important role in maintaining the stability of the Earth's climate. If the area sharply decreases, the "climate regulating effect" of sea ice will correspondingly weaken, which may exacerbate global warming. Recently, over 60 polar scientists have called on the international community to take urgent action to strengthen research and observation capabilities in response to the rapid melting of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice.
