Genetic traits of fish key to whether they can survive climate change
by Oliver Milman from on (#EYSP)
Offspring of certain fish can adjust to warming seas if they fully utilise aspects of their genetic makeup, scientists discover
The genetic makeup of fish will be crucial in determining whether they will be able to deal with the world's rapidly warming oceans, researchers have discovered.
Scientists have discovered that certain fish can adjust to higher water temperatures over several generations, but only if they fully utilise aspects of their genetic makeup.
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