Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters

Record warm seas in the UK are driving significant changes in marine life, with the seas experiencing the warmest start to the year since records began. This has led to the appearance of new species in UK waters, such as octopus, bluefin tuna, and salps. The warming seas are impacting both cold-adapted species like cod and fishing communities, with some species struggling to cope with the rising temperatures. The trend of warming seas is attributed to the burning of fossil fuels, and experts predict that marine heatwaves will become more frequent and intense in the future due to climate change.