Europe Sea bass (IMAGE) University of East Anglia Caption As average sea surface temperatures increase due to climate change, Thomas Mock has seen shifting aquatic life — for example, this European sea bass — off England’s southeast coast. European sea bass have a temperature optimum range of around 50 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, while cod, iconic for its popularity at UK fish-and-chip shops, prefer to live between about 34 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Credit Thomas Mock Usage Restrictions Only to be used in relation to this release License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.