A marine heatwave that has developed offshore in the Pacific Ocean has moved closer to shore, according to the NOAA.
A marine heatwave that has developed offshore in the Pacific Ocean has moved closer to shore, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration .
Maps by NOAA’s California Current Marine Heatwave Tracker showing how far above normal temperature the water is off the coast of Oregon, Washington and B.C. on July 30. These marine heatwaves increase the potential for harmful algal blooms, reduced fish size and abundance, and negatively affect marine habitats.The organization says there have been large marine heatwaves in the eastern north Pacific Ocean for most of 2023, but have remained far offshore, until now.
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