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El Niño Brings Exotic Sea Life to California Coast
Original: El Niño Brings Exotic Sea Life to the California Coast
Unusual El Niño conditions are carrying warm-water species far north along the California coast, with observers reporting tropical and subtropical sea creatures appearing well outside their normal ranges. Scientists point to rising ocean temperatures shifting currents and habitats, offering a vivid example of how climate variability reshapes marine ecosystems and what washes up on Pacific shores.
Why now: Warm El Niño waters are pushing rare marine species into California waters, drawing public and scientific attention.
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