Scientists are closely watching unusually warm waters around the North Island's East Coast - and predict "marine heatwaves" could develop near Canterbury and Otago within days. Image / Moana ProjectScientists are closely watching unusually warm waters around the North Island's East Coast - and predict "marine heatwaves" could develop near Canterbury and Otago within days. Image / Moana ProjectScientists are closely watching unusually warm waters around the North Island's East Coast - and predict "marine heatwaves" could develop near Canterbury and Otago within days. "The likelihood of marine heatwaves is also influenced by large-scale weather and climate patterns, such as El Niño and La Niña." "Recent marine heatwaves have had devastating effects on marine ecosystems around the world," he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 04, 2021 05:37 UTC