Record Subsurface Warming in Monterey Bay Reaches 18.18°C at 60m
Scientists reported that temperatures at 200 feet (60 meters) depth in Monterey Bay have reached 18.18°C, the highest in nearly 40 years. This warming is linked to the upcoming 2026-27 El Niño event. Tropical species are moving northward, indicating major ecological changes. These ocean shifts threaten deep-sea food sources and marine ecosystems in the area.
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