The briefing
California scientists recorded 64.72°F water 200 feet below Monterey Bay on October 26, surpassing a 1997 benchmark after nearly four decades of monitoring. Researchers link the anomaly to El Niño conditions that are bringing more tropical species into the region.
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After nearly 40 years of monitoring, California scientists recorded 64.72°F water 200 feet below Monterey Bay on October 26, beating a 1997 record as El Niño brought tropical species into the region