Live · Pacific Anomaly Watch
Tracking El Niño's
thermal shift through
Southern California waters.
A living ocean record where divers, fishermen, scientists, and the next generation of stewards log unusual species sightings — every report becomes a data point in the story of our changing Pacific.
16
Sightings Logged
5
Recent Nodes
33.7°N · 118.2°W
02 · Reporting Engine
Log a sighting
Choose your mode of observation. Every field sharpens the data — report what you saw, where, and when.
General observations — birds, mammals, beach finds
03 · Ocean Intelligence Gallery
The public record
Every sighting logged by the community, visible to all. Real reports from real observers — the raw pulse of our coast.
04 · Synthesis Dashboard
From raw reports to meaning
The community's observations, synthesized. Toggle simplified view for a friendlier look at the data.
Reports by Type
Dive/Snorkel · Fishing · Sighting
Sightings Over Time
Daily report frequency
Most Reported Species
Top observations across all reports
smooth hammerheadTriple tailSickle PomfretGreen sea turtles laid eggs in HBOlive Ridley laid eggs in Sunset beaxhSierra Mackerel
Water Temperature Trend
Recorded sea surface temperatures (°F)