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26 January 2021 / CBC / Paul Withers
Background

Deep water temperatures hit 'scary' highs

Gulf of St Lawrence

A decade-long warming trend in the Gulf of St. Lawrence continued in 2020. Water temperatures at depths of 200, 250 and 300 metres were higher than any measured in the Gulf since records started in 1915, hitting highs of 5.7 C, 6.6 C and 6.8 C. All were well above the normal variations.


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