00:01Sea temperatures around parts of the UK could rise to extreme levels this week according to
00:05the Met Office. The marine heat wave is raising concerns for wildlife including seagrass, shellfish
00:12and other species affected by warmer waters. Scientists say prolonged heat can put pressure
00:17on important habitats and can change where some marine animals are found. The event is strongest
00:24around parts of eastern and southern England but researchers say warmer seas are a wider concern.
00:30Climate change is contributing to rising ocean temperatures with impacts being studied by
00:35scientists and coastal communities as they monitor possible effects on ecosystems across UK waters in the future.
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