Marine Heat Wave Drives 3,100+ Stingray Stings on SoCal Beaches
A persistent marine heat wave kept Southern California coastal waters above 60°F all winter, pushing round stingrays into the surf zone and producing a record 3,100+ sting injuries in 2026 — double all of 2025. The surge is amplified by decades of predator decline, offering a tangible, painful preview of how ocean warming reshapes coastlines, ecosystems, and public safety.
Source: yahoo.com · 10news.com