Highlights d Global-scale analysis of marine species shows abundance changes linked to warming d Increases at poleward sides of species ranges reflect new ecological opportunities d Declines at equatorward sides show failure to adapt to rapid climate change d Results imply future warming will impact further on abundance of marine species

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