An atmospheric river storm brought record rain to Northern California but will bring considerably less precipitation to Southern California, with Los Angeles and Ventura counties expecting up to a third of an inch on Saturday. San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties could see up to an inch, with a stronger second round of rain expected Sunday to Wednesday. Concerns about flooding in Southern California are low, but residents near the Portuguese Bend landslide area are taking precautions as increased rainfall could lead to more instability despite recent stabilization efforts.
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The ocean is changing colors, researchers say. Here’s what it means.
Warming ocean waters are changing their colors, becoming greener at the poles and bluer at the equator due to shifting chlorophyll levels from phytoplankton, according to a study published in Science. This trend could disrupt marine food webs and impact fisheries, particularly in low to middle-income nations dependent on commercial fishing, as chlorophyll concentration is influenced by warming seas. Need More Context? 🔎
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