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Study: Climate change is causing fish to shrink

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Published: February 29th, 2024,
Last updated: May 30th, 2025

The weight of fish in the North Pacific – including the chub mackerel – is decreasing due to climate change.

Fish in the North Pacific have lost considerable weight since 2010 because they find less food in warmer waters. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the University of Tokyo. The researchers analyzed data on the individual weight and biomass of 13 fish species.

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