A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off

Mongabay
Jul 1, 2026, 12:16 pm73 ptsTrending
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Many seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler waters. That’s according to scientists who say a persistent marine heat wave has shrunk the band of cold, nutrient-rich surface water where krill, anchovies and sardines thrive near…

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