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El Niño marine surge off California

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Latest: Whale shark spotted off Southern California coast

A strong El Niño event in late July 2026 warmed Pacific waters off California, drawing unusual marine species closer to shore. Scientists reported an uptick in great-white shark sightings and the appearance of the tropic

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