Basin Simulation Parameters
Spatial Basin Thermal Map Mediterranean Sea (Western)
Peak SST Anomaly
+4.8°C
MHW Category
Category IV
Cumul. DHW
14.6
Human Share
88.4%
Anomaly:
+1.0°C to +5.0°C
Ecological & Coastal Impact Assessment
Benthic Gorgonian & Coral Mortality
Severe thermal stress exceeding 90th percentile threshold causes widespread mass mortality in Paramuricea clavata octocorals.
Posidonia Oceanica Meadow Dieback
Prolonged DHW > 8 induces rhizome necrotic rot, collapsing essential carbon sinks and fish nurseries.
Pelagic Range Shift & Fishery Disruption
Cold-affinity species displaced poleward; invasion of tropical thermophilic taxa (e.g. Siganus rabbitfish).
Coastal Convective Storm Potential
Elevated sea surface latent heat flux supercharges Mediterranean Medicane and severe convective squall triggers.