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![Unusual ocean and climate conditions have significantly harmed several Washington fisheries. Six fisheries in the state could now seek federal assistance to help bring things back to normal.](https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/opb/7PZK45UQEJF4BPNRGFABIJTBDQ.jpg)
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Pacific Heat Wave Known As 'The Blob' Appears To Be In Retreat
The Pacific Ocean is finally starting to cool down after several years of unusually warm water parked off Washington, Oregon and California.
![Chinook salmon](https://opb-opb-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BZQ2KBXANJEFHEJJTZBJORX4EU.jpg?auth=1775483f7ad1c9f4666299c59524685b88f0056d91766559b77cc5f6050e5bd3&width=150&height=84&smart=true)
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Warm Ocean Temperatures Could Mean Trouble For Marine Life
The ocean is going to be unusually warm this year off of Oregon and Washington, which could spell trouble for salmon and other marine life.
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