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Rising ocean temperatures mean more jellyfish blooms this summer — NIWA – 1News
NIWA says this summer will see a growth in jellyfish numbers, mainly because of warm temperatures.
Rising ocean temperatures will likely mean more jellyfish blooms in New Zealand this summer, NIWA says.
A lion’s mane jellyfish bloom.
Source: 1 NEWS
NIWA marine biologist Diana Macpherson said jellyfish blooms happen when water temperatures rise because jellyfish have more to eat.
“Jellyfish numbers increase as a result, then prevailing winds and currents can gather them up into dense groups and strand them on beaches,” Macpherson said.
Macpherson said forecasters identified a marine heatwave…
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