Sep
14
2026
The cartoon depicts two fishermen on a boat reacting with surprise as clams and a lobster appear cooked by the surrounding seawater. Speech bubbles label the catch as steamed clams and boiled lobster. The title references record high ocean temperatures. This visual ties directly to ongoing concerns about marine heatwaves driven by climate change. Such conditions have been documented in recent years along the Northeast coast, affecting lobster and clam populations. The image highlights potential economic strain on fishing communities if trends continue.
