New Tropical Species Found in Korea Due to Climate Change
Climate change is introducing tropical species to South Korea. The yellow-dotted butterflyfish is native to Indonesia. But it was found in the waters around Tongyeong and Jeju Island! Rising sea temperatures likely carried the fish via ocean currents. The Rhyssemus inscitus, a beetle from Sri Lanka, was also spotted in Taean County and Jeju Island. Additionally, Meioglossus jejuensis, a newly discovered microscopic invertebrate, was found in Jeju’s waters, highlighting ongoing ecological shifts.
J.K. Park Staff Reporter kids/1740098738/1613368150
1. Where was the yellow-dotted butterflyfish found in Korea?
2. What is causing tropical species to come to Korea?
3. Name one other animal that was found in Korea because of climate change.
1. Have you ever seen a new animal in your town or city? What was it?
2. Do you think warmer weather is good or bad? Why?
3. What animals do you see when you go to the beach?
Climate change is introducing tropical species to South Korea. The yellow-dotted butterflyfish is native to Indonesia. But it was found in the waters around Tongyeong and Jeju Island! Rising sea temperatures likely carried the fish via ocean currents. The Rhyssemus inscitus, a beetle from Sri Lanka, was also spotted in Taean County and Jeju Island. Additionally, Meioglossus jejuensis, a newly discovered microscopic invertebrate, was found in Jeju’s waters, highlighting ongoing ecological shifts.
