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Bethany Rose Dawson, PhD Candidate, School of Biological Sciences, Adelaide University

Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat

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You’ve probably heard eating fish and other seafood is good for your health. One of the main reasons is that seafood is an excellent source of two important omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA.

EPA and DHA are critical for the development and function of brains, eyes and healthy hearts. They also reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to many chronic diseases. They can also reduce the risk of premature births and perhaps even some types of cancer.

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