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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-22-961-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/os-22-961-2026
Research article
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24 Mar 2026
Research article |  | 24 Mar 2026

Marine heatwaves variability and trends in the Patagonian Shelf

Ana L. Delgado, Vincent Combes, and Gotzon Basterretxea

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Marine heatwaves are becoming more common and can disrupt life in the sea, yet little was known about them on the Patagonian Shelf, one of the world's most productive marine regions. We found they occur about twice a year and are increasing in the north as the ocean warms. Climate variability such as La Niña can intensify them, highlighting growing risks for marine ecosystems.
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