A massive marine heat wave and the formation of El Niño have led to widespread starvation and death among seabirds along the California coast. Scientists are observing unprecedented numbers of emaciated birds, with species like brown pelicans and common murres struggling to find food as usual prey sources are depleted.
A severe marine heat wave, exacerbated by the formation of El Niño, is causing widespread starvation and death among seabirds along the California coast. Scientists are observing unprecedented numbers of emaciated birds, with species like pelicans and cormorants succumbing rapidly due to a lack of nutrient-rich prey.
A prolonged marine heat wave is causing a devastating toll on seabirds along California's coast, with scientists documenting alarming numbers of deaths due to starvation. Record ocean temperatures are pushing vital food sources offshore, leading to emaciated birds and fears that conditions could worsen with the formation of El Niño.
