Dozens of soldiers and police officers were killed over a two-week span in April.
On 19 May the average sea surface temperature reached 12.That happened in May 2024 when a short marine heatwave contributed significantly to above-average land temperatures.
It is still a bit of a mystery how exactly they will affect marine life.Scientists expect 2025 to be one of the hottest years on record for air temperatures.jellyfish sightings increased by 32% following a marine heatwave with temperatures 3-4C above average.
potentially increasing the amount of fish to catch.when most people assume marine heatwaves are only in summer.
It could also cause harmful algae to grow out of control.
A marine heatwave is defined as sea temperatures that exceed the seasonal threshold for more than five consecutive days.Tensions have ratcheted between Taiwan and China over the past year.
but the Hong Tai 58 had dragged its anchor straight across the seabed.China has held regular drills around Taiwan to simulate a blockade of the island.
was the captain of the Togolese-registered vessel Hong Tai 58.From the Ministry's perspective.