New on PLOS Ecology: Climate Anomalies and Sea Lion Pups

The climatic anomaly referred to as “The Blob” – a sudden increase in sea surface temperature –has impacted California sea lions along the Pacific coast. New research shows that pups born during this anomaly had worse body condition and immune responses than pups born during a normal year.Read the whole story at the PLOS Ecology Blog: Attack of "The Blob:" Climatic Anomaly Hits Sea Lion Pups Hard.