Earth Sciences

Skillful multiyear prediction of marine habitat shifts jointly constrained by ocean temperature and dissolved oxygen

Z. Chen, S. Siedlecki, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Zhuomin Chen, Samantha Siedlecki, Matthew Long, Colleen M. Petrik, Charles A. Stock, and Curtis A. Deutsch reveals new insights into the predictability of marine habitat shifts. By integrating aerobic habitat constraints with Earth System Model forecasts, the research demonstrates that oxygen levels significantly influence habitat viability, offering a powerful tool for anticipating the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.