Main drivers of marine heat waves in the eastern South Pacific

During the last decades, marine heat waves (MHWs) have increased in frequency and duration, with important impacts on marine ecosystems. This trend has been related to rising global sea surface temperatures, which are expected to continue in the future. Here, we analyze the main characteristics and...

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Main Authors: David Carrasco, Oscar Pizarro, Martín Jacques-Coper, Diego A. Narváez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1129276/full