Ads by Google Ads by Google

Ocean warming chills out tropical fish with serious implications for the fishing industry

A team of researchers at James Cook University in Australia have found evidence that ocean warming may be making fish lethargic.Ocean warming chills out tropical fish with serious implications for the fishing industry (Credit: ABC) As a result a commercially important species like the coral trout may be spending more time resting on the ocean floor, and less time reproducing or swimming in search of food.The implications could be serious for the fishing industry, athough Dr Jacob Johansen who's a member of the James Cook research team, says there are signs that suggest the fish may be able to adapt over time.Presenter: Richard EwartSpeaker: Dr Jacob Johansen from the Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University in Queensland