Too Hot To Handle

 
 

About the Series

Climate change can be a heated topic, which is why we’ve dedicated an entire series of our blog to ocean warming. Will the impacts of our warming seas be “Too Hot To Handle”? Follow this series as we discuss the science behind ocean warming, uncover the latest discoveries of its effects on our planet, and interview researchers from around the world who are on the forefront of studying, understanding, and educating the world about ocean warming.

 
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Cold Blood in Warming Waters

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