The record-breaking ocean temperatures are already impacting marine ecosystems in Monterey Bay. Tropical species, such as winged comb jellies, rose siphonophores, and juvenile pelagic red crabs, have been observed in the region, indicating a shift in marine biodiversity. These changes could disrupt existing food webs and force cold-water species to migrate to higher latitudes. Additionally, the warming has led to a reduction in phytoplankton biomass, which could affect the availability of marine snow, a critical food source for deep-sea organisms. The long-term ecological consequences of these changes remain uncertain.