What are marine heatwaves?

Periods of unusually warm ocean water.

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  1. Strong rip currents
  2. Periods of unusually warm ocean water ✔
  3. Underwater volcanic eruptions

Why: Marine heatwaves are among climate-related ocean phenomena studied by scientists.

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Answer: Periods of unusually warm ocean water. Marine heatwaves are among climate-related ocean phenomena studied by scientists.

  1. Oceanography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanography
    coral bleaching, marine heatwaves, extreme weather, coastal erosion
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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