Lionfish are native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. What conclusions can be made about the impact of ocean warming on the range of lionfish and, therefore, on biodiversity? Rising ocean temperatures have expanded the range of the lionfish; with little competition, it consumes smaller fish, reducing biodiversity.
Global warming has forced the lionfish to warmer waters where it is able to mate with native fish, increasing biodiversity.
Climate change has restricted the habitat of lionfish. It has become an endangered species, reducing biodiversity.
Lionfish thrive in high carbon dioxide environments; they eat all of the native species in the area, reducing biodiversity.