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This Super El Niño Is Drawing Exotic Species to the California Coast
As Pacific temperatures rise, animals usually deterred by California's chilly waters are making an appearance.
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Off the coast of California, a historically strong El Niño is unfolding on top of a record-breaking marine heatwave, pushing ocean temperatures to new heights. In addition to boosting sea levels and amplifying storm risks, all that extra heat is encouraging exotic species to pay the Golden State a visit.
In September, a woman walking with her family at Crystal Cove in Orange County spotted a venomous yellow-bellied sea snake. It was only the sixth confirmed sighting in California, and…
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