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U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Coverage of U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Nexus archive.
- A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
A marine heat wave off California's coast has caused widespread seabird deaths, with species like California brown pelicans starving due to disrupted food sources. Scientists warn that the recently formed El Nino could exacerbate the die-off, as ocean temperatures remain at historic highs.