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Southern California in particular will be a hot spot for unusual sea critter sightings during this El Niño, given the region’s proximity to warmer waters off Mexico and the direction of the currents, said Greg Pauly, curator of herpetology for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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Greg Pauly, curator of herpetology for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, stated that Southern California will be a hotspot for unusual sea critter sightings during the 2026 El Niño due to its proximity to warmer Mexican waters and current directions.
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Greg Pauly
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026",
    "event": "El Ni\u00f1o",
    "person": "Greg Pauly",
    "organization": "Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County"
}
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Southern California El Niño Marine Animals Scientific Statement
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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.

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