Two crucial Florida coral species left functionally extinct' by ocean heatwave
Staghorn and elkhorn corals in Florida are now functionally extinct after a 2023 marine heatwave caused near-total mortality, threatening reef ecosystems.
Marine heatwave over Pacific Ocean could lead to flooding in north-west
A severe Pacific marine heatwave ('blob') raised ocean temperatures, increasing storm, flood, and ecosystem impacts and likely persisted into coming months.
'The Blob' marine heat wave now spans an area the size of the US
A recurring northeast Pacific marine heat wave ('the Blob') returned, covering millions of square kilometers and causing ecological disruption, harmful algal blooms, and mass die-offs.
