Marine ornithologist Tammy Russell reported finding numerous dead seabirds along a San Diego beach, with carcasses located among kelp and under rocks. The deaths are occurring amid a marine heat wave off the coast of California, which has caused fish to migrate to deeper, cooler waters. The impact of the upcoming El Niño phenomenon on seabird populations remains uncertain.
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Seabird mortality observed in California as marine heat wave continues
Seabird mortality has been noted along California's coast, with many birds found dead on San Diego beaches. This situation is attributed to a marine heat wave that is affecting fish behavior, and the potential effects of El Niño on seabird populations are still unknown.
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Scientists fear seabird die-off as El Niño looms: ‘We don’t know how bad this is will get’
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Seabird mortality observed in California as marine heat wave continues