New, massive marine heatwave off Oregon coast could create another “Blob” of warm water, NOAA scientists report

A massive marine heatwave is dominating waters off the West Coast since the summer, marking just the third time on record that such a large section of the coastal ocean has remained so warm for so long — particularly into winter months — without it being an El Niño, NOAA scientists reported Tuesday. The post New, massive marine heatwave off Oregon coast could create another “Blob” of warm water, NOAA scientists report appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.