Pacific Marine Heatwaves Signal Rising Ocean Extremes
Pacific Marine Heatwaves Signal Rising Ocean Extremes
US · Published Oct 3, 2025
Marine heatwaves in the Pacific are becoming more frequent and intense.
These heatwaves disrupt marine ecosystems and alter weather patterns.
Understanding these events is crucial for mitigating their effects and protecting coastal communities.
Pacific heatwaves threaten marine life, alter weather
Marine heatwaves in the Pacific Ocean are becoming more frequent, lasting longer, and covering larger areas, posing significant threats to marine life and altering weather patterns. These marine heatwaves, often referred to as “blobs” of unusually warm water, disrupt the normal mixing of ocean waters, leading to atmospheric changes that can intensify heat along coastlines and increase the risk of droughts and storms inland.
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