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Macro view of SST

2005 monthly

Follow the 15 degree isotherm

Monthly NOAA data archive ; or see site for more

 

2005 saw several incursions of ‘tropical’ species into BC waters --- the green turtle found off Kitkatla will be most remembered --- but Risso dolphins off QCIs and sardine kill in QC Sound area illustrate ‘warming’ trend brings unsuspecting ‘drifters’ from warmer climes  into our seas

 

Ocean heating up since 2001—each June is hotter than previous ones

June SSTs from 2001 to 2005

 

 

 

 

 

Created by LG on OCT/16/2005

Last updated on Wednesday, October 19, 2005