Seawater boiling shifts Europe's fishing map
The summer of 2026 recorded the highest average sea surface temperatures in Europe since reliable measurements began in 1982, reaching 21.6°C between June and August — the highest level in 45 years. The warming of the seas has led to significant environmental changes, including a decline of up to 95% in brown seaweed forests along the Spanish coast due to rising temperatures and harmful practices, threatening biodiversity and contributing to losses in oyster populations. The region also experienced an increase in the number of marine heatwaves and the appearance of non-native species, such as octopuses thriving in southern Britain. Additionally, jellyfish blooms caused the shutdown of nuclear reactors in France, reflecting the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems and economic activities, along with a redistribution of fish species and challenges in adapting to these rapid shifts.
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