Ocean heatwave known as 'the blob' warms up sea off West Coast, threatening animals - USA TODAY

Ocean heatwave known as 'the blob' warms up sea off West Coast, threatening animals  USA TODAYThe so-called blob covers an area of 4 million square miles, or three times the size of Alaska.

Ocean heatwave known as 'the blob' warms up sea off West Coast, threatening animals - USA TODAY
Ocean heatwave known as 'the blob' warms up sea off West Coast, threatening animals  USA TODAY

The so-called blob covers an area of 4 million square miles, or three times the size of Alaska.