From the Pacific to the English Channel: Ocean Warming Is Changing France's Coasts

The impacts of climate change long ago went far beyond heatwaves and wildfires. A profound transformation is also taking place beneath the water's surface. From the tropical lagoons of French Polynesia to the cool waters of the English Channel, researchers have been measuring rising sea temperatures for years. What used to be considered exceptional now occurs increasingly often and is altering entire ecosystems. France occupies a special position in this regard. Thanks to its overseas territories, the French maritime domain spans several oceans and is among the largest in the ...