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The waters off the West Coast have been heating up for years and attracting species accustomed to warmer climes, such as brightly colored tropical sea slugs and Humboldt squid.
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The waters off the West Coast have been warming for several years, drawing species like tropical sea slugs and Humboldt squid that are adapted to warmer climates.
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The author
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News Article
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{
    "duration": "Years",
    "location": "West Coast",
    "phenomenon": "Ocean warming"
}
Subject Tags
Climate Change West Coast Ocean Warming Marine Species
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/olive-ridley-sea-turtle-climate-california.html

For the first time in recorded history, a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast of the U.S., laying eggs near Seal Beach, California. Scientists view this as a significant sign of warming ocean waters, driven by a major El Niño event.

Sea Turtles Climate Change El Niño Marine Biology California Wildlife Conservation Ocean Warming

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