The attached NOAA news release, while not DIRECTLY climate related, does discuss how the... "change in ocean biology, linked to the warming of sea surface waters, may negatively affect the populations of many fish species trying to survive in these desert-like environments. " Being of environmental interest, I thought the climate server folks would be interested. Steve Hogan -- Steve Hogan - WCM NOAA - NWS Burlington, VT 05403 [log in to unmask] 802-862-9883 http://weather.gov