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Economically important marine species face high climate risks

Dungeness crab, Pacific herring, and red abalone are among the coastal species that appear most vulnerable to climate risks such as rising ocean temperatures, acidification, and deoxygenation.

The susceptibility of these species to environmental stressors could have significant consequences for local economies and cultural traditions that rely on healthy fisheries

https://www.earth.com/news/economically-important-marine-species-face-high-climate-risks/

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