Global Warming Drives Phenological Shifts and Hinders Reproductive Success in a Temperate Octocoral.

ABSTRACT: Global warming is profoundly reshaping biodiversity. Until now, most research has focused on the impacts of extreme temperature events. However, in many ecosystems, it is becoming increasingly apparent that climate change is accelerating the onset of spring warming conditions. These advanced warming conditions can significantly disrupt critical biological processes such as reproduction, which is key for population persistence. While interest in phenological shifts has increased in recent years, their effects on marine foundation species, such as corals, remain poorly understood. Here, we combined observational and experimental approaches to assess the effects of advanced spring warming conditions driven by climate change on the reproduction of the Mediterranean octocoral Paramuricea clavat

SUBMITTER: Viladrich N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12802391 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature