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marine-heat-wave
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theconversation.comscience11 days ago
Pacific Marine Heat Wave Persists as El Niño Watch Issued
A marine heat wave off the U.S. West Coast has continued into 2026 with record sea surface temperatures. NOAA has placed an El Niño watch for later in the year while noting the current system has not matched the scale of the 2014-2016 event.
Usa Todayscience62 days ago
Marine heat wave raises ocean temperatures off California coast
Ocean temperatures have risen 4 to 8 degrees above average along parts of the U.S. West Coast. The conditions have led to seabirds washing up on beaches in weakened or dead condition. NOAA reported the marine heat wave has persisted since reaching record size in September 2025 an…