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Humpbacks face new challenges as the oceans heat up

Humpback whales have made a comeback in the North Pacific, but climate change now threatens their breeding and feeding grounds, potentially disrupting decades of recovery.

Riley Farrell reports for the BBC.

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Barrier Reef experiences unprecedented ocean warming

Barrier Reef experiences unprecedented ocean warming

The Great Barrier Reef experienced its hottest ocean temperatures in 400 years over the past decade, threatening its survival.

Suman Naishadham reports for The Associated Press.

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Hurricanes are becoming less predictable and more dangerous

Fueled by rising ocean temperatures, hurricanes are intensifying faster, lasting longer, and becoming less predictable, posing new challenges for communities worldwide.

Martha Henriques reports for the BBC.

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How an early hurricane may signal a rough storm season

Hurricane Beryl's explosive growth and record-setting intensity foretell a potentially catastrophic storm season fueled by unusually warm waters in the Atlantic and Caribbean.

Seth Borenstein reports for the Associated Press.

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Scientists warn of major ice sheet loss due to small temperature rise

Scientists warn of major ice sheet loss due to small temperature rise

A minor increase in ocean temperature could drastically accelerate ice sheet melting and raise sea levels much more than current models predict.

Damian Carrington reports for The Guardian.

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Pollution from China's smog cleanup leads to unexpected ocean warming

Recent research reveals that China's air pollution cleanups have inadvertently contributed to extreme heat waves in the Pacific Ocean.

Fred Pearce reports for Yale Environment 360.

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North Atlantic's record heat waves may fuel an intense hurricane season

North Atlantic's record heat waves may fuel an intense hurricane season

A marine heat wave in the North Atlantic has set daily temperature records for over a year, raising concerns about its potential to drive an unusually severe hurricane season.

Chelsea Harvey reports for E&E News.

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