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Experts Warn of Potential Ocean Epidemic Risk from Migrating Species
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Experts Warn of Potential Ocean Epidemic Risk from Migrating Species
by Robert Schreiber
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024

As climate change warms the Ocean, species are forced to migrate to new habitats to find conditions they are adapted to. This large-scale migration brings with it significant risks, including the potential spread of harmful microorganisms that may cause epidemics among native marine species or lead to the newcomers suffering from new infections themselves.

A recent report titled "Navigating the Future VI" discusses these risks, emphasizing that we currently lack comprehensive knowledge of oceanic biodiversity compared to terrestrial ecosystems. This knowledge gap makes it challenging to understand the full impact of climate change-driven species movement, including the risk of local extinctions due to pathogenic outbreaks.

Carlos Pereira Dopazo, lead author of the chapter on Ocean and Biodiversity, said, "To avoid such epidemic events, which could lead to local extinctions, we need to understand far more about pathogenic microorganisms and where they live."

The report raises several critical questions that need to be addressed for effective ocean conservation in the future. Among these questions are: What methods can be used to improve biodiversity monitoring? Where do pathogenic marine microorganisms occur, and could they pose a future epidemic risk for marine species? How will emerging human activities and invasive species impact marine biodiversity, and what are the long-term costs of inaction in preserving our oceans?

The findings of the Navigating the Future VI report aim to provide governments, policymakers, and funders with independent scientific advice on the future of ocean research. The biodiversity crisis unfolding within our oceans must be addressed with a renewed focus on understanding and protecting marine ecosystems.

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