Scottish shellfish face threat from Japan

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"Scotland's shellfish industry is at risk from a tiny invasive species from Japan thought to be spreading with the help of climate change, researchers have warned.

Schizoporella japonica is a primitive but prolific orange-red sea creature found at a quarter of Scottish ports."

Full report at the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-47882493

"As sea ice recedes in warmer seas, more shipping trade routes are being used, and with them cold-resistant species such as S. japonica can spread."