Nearly 2,000 dead seabirds wash ashore in California. Scientists point to the ocean
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
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Nearly 2,000 dead seabirds have washed ashore along part of California’s Central Coast, and scientists say unusually warm ocean water may be making it harder for the birds to find food. The Associated Press reported earlier this year that record ocean temperatures were reducing the cold, nutrient-rich coastal waters where prey such as anchovies and sardines thrive.