""For some of these birds, this is the first nutritious meal they've had in weeks," said Kelly Beffa, wildlife center manager at International Bird Rescue."
""As ocean temperatures rise, fish move to cooler, deeper waters. The birds simply can't reach them," Beffa explained."
""Marine heat waves are rarely gone in days or weeks. They typically take months to weaken as atmospheric conditions slowly break them down," said Dr. Daniel Swain."
A marine heat wave off the West Coast is severely impacting California's brown pelicans, leading to increased instances of starvation and death. Rising ocean temperatures are forcing fish to migrate to deeper waters, making them inaccessible to the diving seabirds. Wildlife centers are treating numerous pelicans suffering from malnutrition. Experts warn that the marine heat wave may persist for months, exacerbating the crisis and leading to more seabird casualties as rescue teams prepare for an influx of patients.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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