Brain Coral (IMAGE) University of New South Wales Caption The increasing number, intensity and duration of marine heatwaves is likely to have a profound impact on ocean ecosystems and the industries, like fisheries and tourism, that depend on them. Credit Photo by Daniel Hjalmarsson (Unsplash.com) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.