Thermal effects
Direct Effects on Aquatic Life
Fish and Marine Animals
- Metabolic rate changes
- Reproductive disruption
- Migration pattern alterations
- Reduced oxygen availability
Aquatic Plants
- Growth rate changes
- Photosynthesis disruption
- Species composition shifts
- Algal bloom promotion
Microorganisms
- Population dynamics changes
- Bacterial growth acceleration
- Ecosystem balance disruption
- Nutrient cycling alterations
Ecosystem-Level Impacts
Food Web Disruption
- Predator-prey relationships
- Competition dynamics
- Species displacement
- Biodiversity loss
Habitat Modification
- Thermal stratification
- Dissolved oxygen reduction
- pH level changes
- Sediment composition alterations
Long-term Consequences
- Species adaptation challenges
- Community structure changes
- Ecosystem service disruption
- Recovery potential assessment