A menacing blob of heat bubbling up in the Pacific Ocean has marine mammal rescuers on edge and gearing up for what could be an exceptionally active year.
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Following the 2014 oceanic heat wave, which raised sea temperatures seven degrees above normal, researchers documented the largest harmful algae bloom in the West Coast, which shut down crabbing and clamming for months,“Thousands and thousands” of emaciated marine mammals became stranded on the coast, and the effects lasted far longer than “the blob” itself, Higuchi said.
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center isn’t taking any chances. The organization is collecting funds to increase its research, supplies, volunteers and medical equipment, Higuchi said, with $17,000 raised since Tuesday.
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