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What is the marine heatwave - the so-called 'blob' - that is causing global climate chaos?

A Green Sea turtle swims over a reef near the surf break known as 'Pipeline' on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii March 20, 2013. REUTERS/Hugh Gentry (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY ANIMALS TRAVEL) - RTR3F965

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