GENEVA, Switzerland – Sea levels in the South-West Pacific are rising faster than the global average, threatening low-lying islands while heat damages
In its State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2022 report, the World Meteorological Organization said water levels were rising about 4 mm per year in some areas, slightly above the global mean rate.
The report added that marine heatwaves had occurred in a large area northeast of Australia and south of Papua New Guinea over more than six months, affecting marine life and the livelihoods of local communities. “This will have a big impact on the South-West Pacific region as it is frequently associated with higher temperatures, disruptive weather patterns and more marine heatwaves and coral bleaching,” Taalas said in a statement.
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