How Climate Change is Impacting Biodiversity of Fishes by Shifting Their Depth
A recent study conducted by marine biologists at the University of St. Andrews has revealed a startling shift in the depths at which different species of fishes are living. This shift has been linked to the changing climate, as rising ocean temperatures are causing some species to migrate deeper into the ocean in search of cooler temperatures. The study found that fishes living in the upper layers of the ocean have been moving deeper, while those living in the deeper layers of the ocean have been moving shallower. This shift in depth could have serious implications for the biodiversity of ocean life, as species that were once able to live together in the same depth range may now be forced to exist in separate layers of the ocean.
source: Phys.org