New Sea Slug Species, Pleurobranchaea Britannica, Discovered in UK Waters

The discovery highlights the potential impact of climate change on marine life migration patterns.

A new species of sea slug, Pleurobranchaea Britannica, has been discovered in UK waters, indicating a possible northward migration due to climate change.
The Pleurobranchaea Britannica, found off the southwest of England, is typically found in warmer waters such as the Mediterranean Sea.
Scientists from the Centre for Environmental Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) made the discovery during expeditions in 2018 and 2019.
The discovery challenges previous assumptions about marine biodiversity in UK waters, suggesting there is still much to learn.
The presence of Pleurobranchaea Britannica in UK waters could have implications for marine ecosystems and fish stocks due to the ongoing effects of climate change.