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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Why an immense marine heatwave off the US west coast has alarmed scientists

A persistent marine heatwave off the US west coast is expanding and strengthening, intensifying ecological impacts across a vast Pacific region.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Record high ocean temperatures off southern California raise fears of prolonged marine heatwave

Record-breaking water temperatures along the California coast raise concerns about marine life and potential impacts from a prolonged marine heatwave.
Philosophy
fromAeon
4 months ago

Should we intensively alter coral reefs so they can survive the heat? | Aeon Essays

Florida's 2023 marine heatwave produced record ocean temperatures, killing corals and forcing urgent extraction and rescue efforts constrained by funding and permitting requirements.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Two crucial Florida coral species left functionally extinct' by ocean heatwave

Staghorn and elkhorn corals in Florida are now functionally extinct after a 2023 marine heatwave caused near-total mortality, threatening reef ecosystems.
Environment
fromNature
6 months ago

These iconic corals are nearly extinct due to heatwaves: can they be saved?

Elkhorn and staghorn corals are functionally extinct off southern Florida after catastrophic mortality from the 2023 marine heatwave.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Marine heatwave over Pacific Ocean could lead to flooding in north-west

A severe Pacific marine heatwave ('blob') raised ocean temperatures, increasing storm, flood, and ecosystem impacts and likely persisted into coming months.
Environment
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

'The Blob' marine heat wave now spans an area the size of the US

A recurring northeast Pacific marine heat wave ('the Blob') returned, covering millions of square kilometers and causing ecological disruption, harmful algal blooms, and mass die-offs.
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