Marine Heat Wave Threatens Wildlife Along California Coast
A marine heat wave is causing significant ecological disruptions along the U.S. West Coast, particularly affecting California. Ocean temperatures have risen 4 to 8 degrees above average, leading to record-high readings at locations like the Scripps Pier in San Diego. This warming is disrupting the food chain, causing seabirds and other wildlife to starve as fish move farther offshore. The heat wave is expected to persist through spring and summer, potentially intensified by the developing El Niño. Other impacts include harmful algal blooms and disruptions to the fishing industry. 
