The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records
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The Pacific Ocean off California is experiencing an extreme marine heat wave, breaking daily temperature records and potentially leading to a humid, stormy summer. Experts warn that human-caused climate change is driving the heat wave, which could have significant consequences for coastal weather and ecosystems.
An extreme marine heat wave is affecting the Pacific Ocean off California's coast, breaking daily temperature records. The Scripps Pier in La Jolla has recorded over 25 daily temperature records this year, with surface water temperatures reaching 68.5 degrees, 7.7 degrees above average. The heat wave is deep and widespread, spanning from San Francisco to the Mexican border. Climate scientist Daniel Swain warns that the event has 'staying power' and will have consequences for weeks or months. Human-caused climate change is driving the heat wave, and an emerging El Niño could further intensify it. The combination of the marine heat wave and El Niño could lead to a wet and stormy summer in Southern California.
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