marine heat wave
Coverage of marine heat wave in the Nexus archive.
- Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off Southern California draws more to shore
A marine heat wave off Southern California is drawing stingrays closer to the shore. As a result, beachgoers are encountering these animals and suffering their lashings.
- Scientists race to save Florida’s coral reef as El Niño heats the ocean
Scientists are actively working to protect Florida's coral reef as El Niño heats the ocean. Three years after experiencing a devastating marine heat wave in Florida, scientists report that they are now better prepared to safeguard vulnerable coral reefs.
- 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.
- A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
A marine heat wave has caused widespread seabird deaths off California's coast, with species like California brown pelicans, loons, and grebes starving due to disrupted food supplies. Scientists warn the situation could worsen with the strengthening El Niño, which is expected to bring historic ocean warming.
- ‘A very sharky summer’ is likely in store for California, experts say
Experts warn California may experience an 'unusual' increase in shark activity this summer due to an early marine heat wave in Southern California, following beach closures in Orange County and a rise in shark sightings.
- The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records
The marine heat wave of 2026 is causing record-breaking temperatures in the Pacific Ocean off California, with experts warning of a warm, humid, and stormy summer.