Predicted El Niño could be a disaster for WA salmon, steelhead
A predicted El Niño event, characterized by warmer and drier conditions, poses a significant threat to salmon and steelhead populations in Washington. Science agencies are monitoring the situation due to the increased risk of marine heatwaves.
This winter's predicted warmer, drier conditions and elevated marine-heatwave risk show the science agencies that monitor these threats matter more than ever.
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