Blob and El Niño Threaten Coast | Venice Beach News

A massive marine heat wave dubbed “the Blob” is brewing in the Pacific, fueled by a stubborn high-pressure system and poised to combine with a potentially record-breaking El Niño—giving us an 81% chance of one of the strongest since 1950. This duo could bring scorching inland heat domes, a wetter (but uncertain) winter, more tropical storms, and higher coastal flooding risks. Warmer ocean waters are already reshaping marine ecosystems—pushing juvenile great whites north, triggering seabird die-offs, and altering food chains. Even as California braces for rain, experts warn that strong El Niños don’t always deliver—and sea level rise could turn king tides into coastal disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65bf53d1a4fc90b3