Marine heatwaves threaten global biodiversity and the provision of ecosystem services

Marine heatwaves threaten global biodiversity and the provision of ecosystem services

Marine heatwaves threaten global biodiversity and the provision of ecosystem services, Published online: 04 March 2019; doi:10.1038/s41558-019-0412-1

Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency, but they vary in their manifestation. All events impact ecosystem structure and functioning, with increased risk of negative impacts linked to greater biodiversity, number of species near their thermal limit and additional human impacts.