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Pacific marine heat wave wreaking havoc on sea birds

A broad swath of the Pacific Ocean is simmering from an exceptional marine heat wave that scientists warn could just be settling in. Marine animals are already feeling its effects.

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Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.
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