Is 'The Blob' Back? Latest Marine Heat Wave Could Pose New Risks To Sea Life
Water temperatures between Alaska and California have risen by 5 degrees Farhrenheit. Researchers say the warming could trigger a series of problems in the marine food chain.
A huge new marine heat wave has gripped the waters off the U.S. West Coast, threatening to ravage marine life and decimate commercial fishing over an expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
The new hot spot rivals "The Blob" — a gigantic patch of unusually warm water that appeared in nearly the exact same spot in 2014.
