Marine Heat Wave Warning Issued for Indian Coasts
India's ocean information agency INCOIS has warned of a marine heat wave, meaning unusually warm sea water. It has also issued a swell surge alert for the east and west coasts. The warm conditions could harm coral reefs, sea life productivity and coastal biodiversity.
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Context: Marine heat waves are long spells of unusually warm sea water, and they have damaged coral reefs in many parts of the world. INCOIS issues such ocean alerts to help fishers and coastal communities prepare.
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