Marine heatwave off Oregon coast considered ‘extreme’ by NOAA
Marine heatwave off Oregon coast considered ‘extreme’ by NOAA
www.oregonlive.com Significant marine heatwave brewing off Oregon coast
The average ocean temperature around the world reached 70 degrees in 2023 – the highest ever.
One of the most intense marine heatwaves on Earth has developed off the West Coast of the US, with water temperatures peaking nearly 5°C (9°F) above normal.