Ocean Heat Wave Off U.S. West Coast Could Badly Disrupt Marine Life, Scientists Say — TIME

(SEATTLE) — Federal scientists said Thursday they are monitoring a new ocean heat wave off the U.S. West Coast, a development that could badly disrupt marine life including salmon, whales and sea lions. The expanse of unusually warm water stretches from Alaska to California, researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. It… via …

Scientists Monitor Marine Heat Wave off West Coast That Resembles ‘The Blob’ From 5 Years Ago — KTLA

Federal scientists say they are monitoring a new ocean heat wave off the U.S. West Coast. Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday the expanse of unusually warm water stretches from Alaska to California, and it resembles a similar heat wave that disrupted marine life five years ago. It remains to be… via …