Impacts of Ocean Warming on Marine Life

The video discusses the impact of global warming on oceans, highlighting the Gulf of Mexico's record temperatures. Dr. Melissa May explains how rising temperatures affect marine ecosystems, increasing metabolism and stress in marine life, and leading to more pathogens. Coral reefs are bleaching due to warmth and disease, and species are shifting poleward. Despite challenges, there is hope for species adaptation over time.

What is the current status of the Gulf of Mexico in terms of temperature records?

• It is the warmest on record.

• It has average temperatures.

• It has fluctuating temperatures.

• It is the coldest on record.

How do warming temperatures affect cold-blooded marine life?

• They have no effect on marine life.

• They decrease their metabolism.

• They increase their metabolism and stress levels.

• They help regulate their body temperature.

What is one of the challenges faced by marine ecosystems due to warming?

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased pathogen levels

• Increased stress on marine life

• Improved water quality

What happens to bacteria in warmer ocean temperatures?

• They reproduce less.

• They proliferate more.

• They die off.

• They remain the same.

What is one of the impacts of increased bacteria in the ocean?

• Improved coral health.

• Increased water clarity.

• Decreased fish populations.

• Coral bleaching and disease.

What is a poleward shift in species distribution?

• Species moving towards the equator.

• Species moving towards the poles.

• Species staying in the same location.

• Species moving to deeper waters.

Which species are mentioned as moving northward due to warming?

• Tropical fish

• Polar bears

• Mangroves

• Coral reefs

How does warming affect the distribution of species living in subtropical areas?

• They move to deeper waters.

• They remain in subtropical areas.

• They move towards temperate regions.

• They move towards the equator.

What is the potential positive outcome of long-term warming for species?

• Species acclimation

• Species migration

• Species mutation

• Species extinction

What is the role of Dr. Melissa May in the discussion?

• Climate scientist

• Oceanographer

• Marine biologist

• Meteorologist