A new study has revealed that marine heatwaves persisted in Philippine waters for up to three months after the 2023-2024 El Niño ended, setting new records for sea surface temperatures and raising alarm over marine ecosystem stress. The research, titled “Evolution of Marine Heatwave in the Philippines During and After the 2023/24 El Niño”, was conducted by scientists from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute and funded by the Department of Science and Technology – PCAARRD.

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