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A rise in ocean temperature by a few degrees is considered extreme, and it was once viewed as quick if that took place over thousands of years.
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A rise in ocean temperature of a few degrees is considered extreme, and historically, such a change occurring over thousands of years was considered rapid.
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{
    "magnitude": "Few degrees",
    "historical_rate": "Thousands of years"
}
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Climate Change Ocean Temperature Historical Perspective Scientific Consensus
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
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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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