Some clownfish are shrinking, according to new study. Here's why

Clownfish in Papua New Guinea are temporarily shrinking in response to heat stress caused by climate change, a new study found. Here's how that might help them deal with warmer water temps.

Jun 2, 2025 - 20:52
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Some clownfish are shrinking, according to new study. Here's why
Clownfish swim at the Ocearium in Le Croisic, western France, on December 6, 2016.

Clownfish in Papua New Guinea are temporarily shrinking in response to heat stress caused by climate change, a new study found. Here's how that might help them deal with warmer water temps.

(Image credit: Loic Venance)