Biodiversity in the North Sea

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Having already been weakened by overfishing, the North Sea's biodiversity now has to face up to yet another peril: climate warming.

The temperature increase associated with climate warming is causing modifications in the plankton's composition and encouraging the establishment of exotic marine species.

Another effect can also be observed in the North Sea: sea level rise. Due to climate warming, water is expanding and taking up more room.

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