Times of the Islands Winter 2021-22
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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eye on <strong>the</strong> sky – global warming<br />
Opposite page: Mangroves, which are vital protection for some species <strong>of</strong> fish and o<strong>the</strong>r sea life, will likely begin to succumb to higher ocean<br />
temperatures.<br />
Above: As ocean temperatures rise, fish species will be forced to leave <strong>the</strong>ir traditional home grounds in search <strong>of</strong> a habitat where <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
able to thrive.<br />
SHUTTERSTOCK<br />
A Ripple Effect<br />
Impact <strong>of</strong> rising sea surface temperatures.<br />
The topic <strong>of</strong> global warming is filling <strong>the</strong> headlines from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> to <strong>the</strong> States, from <strong>the</strong> Far East<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Far West and everywhere in between. And for good reason. Global warming is having resounding<br />
impacts around <strong>the</strong> world. Residents and visitors may assume because <strong>the</strong> Turks & Caicos <strong>Islands</strong> are so<br />
small, that <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> climate change will be low. Life will go on as always. Unfortunately, impacts are<br />
already occurring, whe<strong>the</strong>r people realize it or not.<br />
By Paul Wilkerson<br />
<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2021</strong>/<strong>22</strong> 23
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