This repository hosts the data synthesis and analytical framework for the first comprehensive regional review of Ocean Warming (OW) and Ocean Acidification (OA) in the coastal marine waters of the Bay of Bengal (BoB), Bangladesh. The research synthesizes two decades of data (2000–2023) across eastern, central, and western sectors to establish critical baselines for sea surface temperature (SST) and pH levels.
- Geographic Scope: Comparative analysis of eastern, central, and western parts of the coastal marine waters (CMWs) of Bangladesh.
- Temporal Scale: A 23-year review period comparing regional data with historical research from the wider Indian subcontinent.
- Core Findings: Identification of increasing sea surface temperature trends and significant decreases in pH levels.
- Socio-Economic Link: Evaluation of OW and OA implications on regional fisheries and seafood security.
/Data: Summarized datasets of water quality parameters, including sea surface temperature and pH records across different sectors./Scripts: R scripts used for:- Correlation analysis among different water quality parameters.
- Trend analysis for SST and pH shifts.
- Comparative visualization of regional datasets.
/Figures: High-resolution trend lines, correlation matrices, and regional maps showing the study sectors.
This research is published in the Journal of Climate Change. Please cite the official paper as follows:
Pervez, A., Islam, M. S., Monwar, M. M., Ali, A., & Kibria, G. (2024). Present Scenario of Ocean Warming (OW) and Ocean Acidification (OA) in the Coastal and Marine Waters of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh and Implications of OW and OA on Fisheries. Journal of Climate Change, 10(2), 27-39, https://doi.org/10.3233/JCC240012.
Ataher Ali
Fisheries Scientist & Researcher
Department of Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Email: ataher.cu.ms@gmail.com
- GitHub: Ataher76