Learn English: Ocean Heat Waves: A Glimpse into the Future (hard)

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Ocean Heat Waves: A Glimpse into the Future

A decade ago, a massive marine heat wave, nicknamed "the Blob", dramatically impacted the Pacific Ocean's ecosystem.

This extreme warming event caused widespread devastation to marine life, with countless seabirds washing ashore dead.

Scientists now understand that such events are likely to become far more frequent due to climate change.

The Blob serves as a stark warning, foreshadowing potential future catastrophes in our warming oceans.

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Original: The New York Times (Science)

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#Marine Heatwave #Climate Change #Ocean Warming #Seabird Mortality #Ecosystem Disruption

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