- Satellite data from 2003 to 2025 shows rapid warming in the Northern Arabian Sea, with Pakistan’s coastal waters experiencing temperature increases between 0.7°C and over 3°C.
- Rising sea surface temperatures increase cyclone intensity, storm surges, and extreme rainfall, posing serious risks to coastal cities, ports, and critical infrastructure.
- Warmer waters contribute to sea-level rise through thermal expansion, worsening coastal flooding and erosion in vulnerable areas like the Indus Delta.
- Marine ecosystems are under stress, affecting fish distribution, breeding cycles, fisheries productivity, and weakening mangroves and coral communities.
- These trends highlight the urgent need for climate-resilient coastal planning, stronger early warning systems, and integrated ocean climate research to protect Pakistan’s coastal regions.
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Rapid Warming of the Northern Arabian Sea
