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California Faces Unprecedented Marine Heat Wave with Broad Impacts

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A significant marine heat wave is affecting the waters off California and extending to the Baja Peninsula, with temperatures reaching record highs. This phenomenon is altering marine ecosystems, causing warm-water species to migrate northward and impacting the food chain, particularly seabirds that are struggling to find food. The heat wave, which is linked to atmospheric conditions and climate change, could lead to more intense weather events in California, including humid heat waves and increased vulnerability to tropical cyclones. Scientists are closely monitoring the situation as it could persist into the fall and winter months.

Key Details: • Sea surface temperatures are 4°C (7.2°F) above average in many areas. • The heat wave is linked to a high-pressure system that has caused record heat on land. • Seabirds are showing signs of starvation due to changes in the marine food web. • The marine heat wave could intensify weather patterns in California this summer.

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CaliforniaNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationScripps Institution of OceanographyLa JollaDaniel SwainDillon AmayaTammy RussellBaja Peninsula

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