Keywords
estuary, coast, tropicalization, fish, macroalgae, climate change, tropical, temperate, cold-stunning, sea turtle, snook
Abstract
The goal of this 2-sided fact sheet is to introduce the topic of tropicalization along our coastlines to young audiences and their families. Tropicalization is defined as, "the transformation of ecosystems by tropical organisms that migrate towards the poles in response to warming minimum winter temperatures."
Publication Date
12-14-2023
Document Type
Flyers
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