Warming waters send tropical fish species south

3:44 AM Fri 27 Aug 2010 GMT

'Tropical fish are migrating south, leaving the warming waters of Queensland for colder climes.' ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies &copy Click Here to view large photo

Scientists from various research organisations report that climate change is turning the environment upside-down, with fish species from Queensland waters migrating south to escape the ever warmer waters. Species such as groper, tiger sharks and even warm-water fish like coral trout are becoming more frequently found in Tasmania. Scientists also have recorded yellowtail kingfish and snapper heading south, while north Queensland barramundi and threadfin salmon are being caught in Moreton Bay off Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. Scientists say it shows how climate change is redistributing species. They have identified 45 species - including 30 per cent of inshore ...

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