Warming water globally leads to changes off the coast of Massachusetts

By AARON PARSEGHIAN

As ocean temperatures continue to rise, the water around Massachusetts is warming with it and scientists said the changes are becoming increasingly visible along our coast.

Colleen Bowie, who has visited Revere Beach for decades, said she has noticed differences over the years.

"It's still beautiful, we're lucky to be here," Bowie said. "I appreciate it, but I wish it wasn't changing so much."

Warming water causing changes

Researchers said this summer's ocean temperatures in the Bay State are part of a clear climate change trend. That warmth may be behind recent unusual sightings and health advisories — from a manatee spotted in Mashpee earlier this month to an alert in Falmouth about vibrio vulnificus , a bacteria that can cause a flesh-eating disease typi