A number of seabirds are reportedly starving to death due to a marine heat wave off the coast of California, which is causing fish to migrate to deeper, cooler waters. Marine ornithologist Tammy Russell observed multiple seabird carcasses on a San Diego beach, some found among washed-up kelp and others under rocks. The impact of the upcoming El Niño weather pattern on this situation remains uncertain.
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Seabird Mortality Increases Amid Marine Heat Wave Off California
Seabird mortality is rising in California as a marine heat wave drives fish to deeper waters. Marine ornithologist Tammy Russell noted numerous seabird carcasses on a San Diego beach, highlighting the ongoing environmental challenges. The potential effects of the forthcoming El Niño are still unclear.
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Scientists fear seabird die-off as El Niño looms: ‘We don’t know how bad this will get’
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Seabird Mortality Increases Amid Marine Heat Wave Off California