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Lack of oxygen in marine environments may threaten fish populations, study led by Hong Kong scientist finds

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A lack of oxygen in marine environments made worse by climate change may threaten fish populations worldwide, as it affects the reproductive functions of female fish, a study led by a Hong Kong scientist forecasts.The research showed that the eggs of multiple generations of females were unable to develop properly – even in later generations not exposed to a lack of oxygen, also known as hypoxia.“The results of this study show the effect on fish reproduction is worse than we originally thought,…

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