New Zealand's seas warming faster than global average: report

New Zealand's oceans are warming significantly faster than the global average, posing severe risks from climate change, including marine heatwaves and invasive species.

• A government study revealed that New Zealand's oceans are heating at a rate exceeding the global average, with implications for marine ecosystems.
• The rising temperatures are leading to increased ocean acidity, which threatens thousands of marine species and disrupts local fisheries.
• Climate change effects could cause significant sea level rise, contributing to flooding, erosion, and the spread of invasive species in coastal areas.