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What the yellow-bellied sea snake tells us about climate change
Photo of a yellow-bellied sea snake courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readPhoto of a yellow-bellied sea snake courtesy of
the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Researchers are paying close attention to a yellow-bellied sea snake that washed up on Newport Beach. It’s usually found in the waters off Mexico. LA’s Natural History Museum is adding the creature to its collection. Scientists hope the small animal can tell us a larger story about global climate change.
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6 of 6Transportation disruptors: Hyperloop and BIRD Scooter- 0:00The rescue effort in Montecito
- 8:43Creating the list of 'Media Men' and bearing the consequences
- 18:23Challenges in making the hyperloop a reality
- 28:11New electric scooter delights teens, but city officials worry about safety
- 37:33State Dept: Don’t travel to Michoacán, Sinaloa, and 3 other Mexican states
- 43:31What the yellow-bellied sea snake tells us about climate changeYou’re reading this