El Niño Could Push Venomous Sea Snakes Into Southern California Waters, Scientists Say
Scientists say warmer El Niño waters could carry venomous yellow-bellied sea snakes north, and only five have been recorded in the region since 1972.
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El Niño May Push Venomous Yellow-Bellied Sea Snakes Toward Southern California Beaches
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Highly-venomous predator threatens Southern California beaches as El Niño temps continue
Warmer ocean temperatures could bring the highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake into Southern California waters, where rare sightings have occurred during past warming events.
El Niño could push venomous sea snakes into Southern California waters, scientists say
Warmer ocean temperatures brought on by this season's El Niño conditions have been bringing some subtropical species closer to Southern California shores, where they are rarely seen. Among such unusual marine visitors could be the highly-venomous yellow-bellied sea snake, according to a new report from Surfer. These tropical snakes are typically found much farther south [...]
Super El Niño could push venomous yellow-bellied sea snakes into Southern California surf
A Super El Niño may warm Pacific waters enough to bring an unusual animal into Southern California surf: the highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake. Scientists say the tropical species could be carried far outside the waters where it is usually found. Here's what to know Normally associated with tropical parts of the Pacific and Indian oceans, the yellow-bellied sea snake may drift north as coastal waters warm, according to Surfer. Douglas McC…
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