The stuff of science fiction movies is now here in reality. When I read this article I just paused in shock, opened my mouth and uttered the phrase I always utter at such moments: Holy Shit!
As reported on CNN April 22, 2015:
Waters in a huge area of the Pacific are running 5.5 degrees warmer thannormal!

A shot from the video showing the size of the blobs.
"The Blob" could be playing a factor.
Go below the orange hairpiece for greater detail.