Seabird Crisis: Why California’s mass seabird die-off could be more than a temporary tragedy

California’s coast is witnessing a heartbreaking seabird crisis, with thousands of emaciated birds washing ashore. This alarming trend, driven by a prolonged marine heatwave and El Niño, is disrupting the ocean’s food web. Scientists warn this could be a clear sign of climate change’s severe impact on marine ecosystems, with potential long-term consequences for biodiversity and coastal economies.