Gulf of Maine seasonal wildlife timing shifts

Many researchers and amateur naturalists track dates for the first robin or pond ice-out; such records offer data on timing of plant and animal life cycle events known as phenology. While such observations are common in terrestrial systems, a new report shows limited understanding of similar marine events. The authors urge researchers to increase observations and use more phenological datasets to understand how marine species respond to climate change through phenological shifts in the Gulf of Maine and coastal regions.

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