Ecosystem Impacts of Record Ocean Warming in the North Pacific - Fall 2015

Explore the impacts of record ocean warming in the North Pacific through this 33-minute press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting 2015. Delve into the phenomenon known as "the blob," a warm water anomaly that appeared in 2014 and persisted into 2015, causing significant effects on ocean and coastal ecosystems. Learn about the unprecedented bloom of toxic algae along the North American west coast and its consequences. Gain insights from expert panelists as they discuss the latest findings on algal toxins in the marine food web, unusual oceanographic conditions, effects on fish and wildlife, and potential continued impacts in 2016. Examine topics such as atmospheric pressure, El Niño patterns, biological impacts, and record-setting toxin levels. Understand the implications for ecosystems, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Francisco Bay, through computer models and preliminary results presented by leading scientists in the field.