Marine species distribution shifts reflect local climate conditions

Monday, September 16, 2013 - 09:00 in Earth & Climate

Climate change has resulted in shifts in where and at what depths many marine species are found. These shifts have not been uniform, and sometimes have occurred at different rates and in different ways than expected. The leading explanation for these changes has been biological differences among species, but a new study suggests that the local climatic conditions are more likely causing these shifts

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