Venice Lagoon Research Indicates Rapid Climate Change in Coastal Regions

Researchers believe that this is partly as a result of a process known as the ‘urban heat island effect’; where regions experiencing rapid industrial and urban expansion produce vast amounts of heat, making the area warmer than its surroundings.
Climate Change: Fish Species Are Expected To Shrink

Scientists argue that failure to control greenhouse gas emissions will have a greater impact on marine ecosystems than previously thought.