Event Brief
El Niño may bring venomous sea snakes north
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Scientists warn that this season’s El Niño–driven warmer ocean temperatures could push rare subtropical species into Southern California waters. A new report notes the highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake as a possible unusual visitor, typically found much farther south.
WHO: Scientists and a report cited by Surfer
WHAT: El Niño conditions may increase the chance of highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snakes appearing in Southern California waters, where they’re rarely seen.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: Warmer ocean temperatures tied to this season’s El Niño conditions are bringing some subtropical species closer to Southern California shores.
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