NOAA: Capelin - "Sea Canary" for Marine Ecosystem Change in Response to Heatwaves
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Capelin: a "Sea Canary" for Marine Ecosystem Change in Response to Heatwaves
Capelin are a major forage fish species in high-latitude marine ecosystems. Recent heatwaves in Alaska led to a dramatic decline in capelin abundance, which can have major impacts on predators, including marine mammals, seabirds, and fish. . . .
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Capelin: a "Sea Canary" for Marine Ecosystem Change in Response to Heatwaves
Capelin are a major forage fish species in high-latitude marine ecosystems. Recent heatwaves in Alaska led to a dramatic decline in capelin abundance, which can have major impacts on predators, including marine mammals, seabirds, and fish. . . .