TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Marine heatwaves pose a growing threat to human health, according to researchers from Australia's University of Adelaide and the University of Hong Kong, in a statement released on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, according to Antara, citing Xinhua. According to the new research, the impacts of marine heatwaves extend beyond the death of coral reefs and reduced fisheries yields. The researchers are calling for marine heatwaves to be recognized as a major public health issue. The argument is made because the impact of marine heatwaves on humans has been largely overlooked, despite growing evidence demonstrating their far-reaching consequences. The research team says that marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer-lasting, and more intense as the climate warms.