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A lot of this is about shifting ecosystems. For example, less ice in the Arctic could actually increase zooplankton abundance in that region, although warming
by photochemsyn 4y ago
A lot of this is about shifting ecosystems. For example, less ice in the Arctic could actually increase zooplankton abundance in that region, although warming waters also tend to result in smaller-sized zooplankton. Think soupy northern seas vs. clear tropical seas.
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/climate-drives-change-arctic-food-web https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/climate-drives-...
> "“Loss of sea ice and sea ice algae will change the timing and the amount of production that goes into high-quality food. Everything might happen earlier. There might be a longer plankton season with more abundant plankton and some studies have suggested this may benefit the ecosystem,” said Kimmel. “The region is warming and it remains to be seen how the ecosystem will ultimately respond.”"
Media unfortunately runs one-sided clickbait, apparently because they think this brings more views and engagement. In-depth analysis and nuance isn't very popular, particularly when there are several opposed parties with agendas involved.