Fish are shrinking and dying at higher rates as they adapt to record-high ocean temperatures. A new study warns that this "biological retreat" will slash global fish yields by up to 30% under high-emission scenarios, triggering irreversible changes in marine food webs.

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A recent study finds that fish are shrinking and dying at higher rates due to record-high ocean temperatures, leading to a "biological retreat." This trend could slash global fish yields by up to 30% under high-emission scenarios. Irreversible changes in marine food webs are likely to follow.

r/environment·science.org·Mar 14, 2026·1 min read·367 pts

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