How do marine heatwaves emerge?

Heatwaves do not only occur on land, but also in water. And as the sea reacts more slowly to temperature changes than the air, they can persist there for a particularly long time. Their number also seems to have been increasing in recent years. Ecosystems suffer most from marine heatwaves.

Look at the Longread here

Süddeutsche Zeitung
Infographics and illustration
2023

How do marine heatwaves emerge?

Heatwaves do not only occur on land, but also in water. And as the sea reacts more slowly to temperature changes than the air, they can persist there for a particularly long time. Their number also seems to have been increasing in recent years. Ecosystems suffer most from marine heatwaves.

Look at the Longread here

Süddeutsche Zeitung
Infographics and illustration
2023