California coastal waters 4°C warmer, disrupting marine life and local fisheries

Ocean temperatures off California's coast have risen by 4°C, triggering widespread disruption to marine ecosystems. Whales are being forced out of their traditional feeding grounds as conditions deteriorate. Seabird populations, including pelicans, are facing starvation due to the shifting environment. Great white sharks are moving closer to shorelines, raising safety concerns for swimmers and beachgoers. Scientists link these changes to climate change and El Niño patterns, which are also fueling toxic algae blooms that threaten local fisheries.