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Scientists call for ‘emergency’ measures to save sea life from El Niño

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Reducing fishing quotas, rescuing endangered species from the water and testing geoengineering could help soften ocean heat impacts from the record El Niño, some oceanographers argue…

Key facts

  • Reducing fishing quotas, rescuing endangered species from the water and testing geoengineering could help soften ocean heat impacts from the record El Niño, some oceanographers argue…
  • Reported by New Scientist and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:29:28 UTC.

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