The proportion of storms that strike land as a Category 4 and 5 in the western Pacific is rising, because of warmer coastal waters (scientificamerican.com)
Research from the same group also suggests that landfalling typhoons are intensifying more than those that stay out at sea, likely because of warmer coastal waters that help them ramp up in strength. (wxshift.com)
A study just released by the Australian government warns that warmer coastal waters may spread of the ecosystem - destroying sea urchin and be unable to support lobster in the future. (discovermagazine.com)