Climate and Weather

The Blob Has Returned To The North Pacific Ocean. Here's What That Means.

The Blob is a marine heatwave that typically spans parts of the North Pacific Ocean. Marine heatwaves have the capacity to disrupt marine life, climate patterns and can significantly impact weather across parts of America. This year, it is a little different. By Rob Shackelford • 3 days ago

All oranges, yellows and reds on the map above indicate above average temperatures in the North Pacific Ocean as the "blob" remains.

The blob is back, and no, I am not talking about the movies about the alien blob monsters.

I am talking about the Pacific “Blob”, a large area of warmer water stretching over the North Pacific Ocean, which has the potential to cause major disruptions.

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