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The bottom of the Bering and Chukchi seas could become too warm for some important species

By century's end, almost the entire Bering and Chukchi sea region would be too warm for most key species to live on the seafloor.

By Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon December 1, 2022
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There is danger lurking on the floor of the Bering and Chukchi seas for mussels, snails, clams, worms and other cold-water invertebrates, according to a new study led by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists.

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