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Environment
Rachael Ward

BIZARRE: Marine heatwaves spark major climate change concerns - What They Never Told You

Researchers fear underwater heatwaves might have stressed ecosystems beyond the point of recovery. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Extraordinary marine heatwaves have been described by an Australian researcher as a wake-up call and sparked concern about their long-term impacts.

International research published in peer-reviewed journal Science said unprecedented underwater heatwaves in 2023 could mean ecosystems are stressed beyond a level from which they can recover.

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