Plymouth University study reveals global warming threat to marine life
EXPERTS at the city's university may have proved that global warming will lead to "the extinction of marine life" if it is not halted.
Plymouth University researchers say they believe findings from fieldwork along the North Yorkshire coast reveal rising ocean temperatures which could risk the future health of the world's marine ecosystem.
The results show strong parallels between the Early Jurassic era of 180 million years ago and current climate predictions over the next century.
The team found a 'dead zone' in the rock showing virtually no signs of life and no fossils – followed by evidence of a return to life, with new species.
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Professor Richard Twitchett, from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, said: "Our study of fossil marine ecosystems shows that if global warming is severe enough and lasts long enough it may cause the extinction of marine life."
3 Comments
by OutsideView
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 11:23AM
“It is a good job that I am not yet classified as marine life what with global warming and " hazardous plastic" already floating around in the oceans. you wouldn't stand a chance!”
by Foldart
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 10:48AM
“Another assertive theory. And I thought it was decided not to use the questionable phrase 'Global Warming' and use 'Climate Change' instead. That way the Met office and other 'experts' aren't embarrassed when the stats prove them wrong.”
by OutsideView
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 10:42AM
“Probably all life as we know it until the next cycle”