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Travelers who was swimming off the coast of La Jolla, California, USA unbelievable shock. Millions of anchovies approached the coast, making the ocean look like black waves surrounded!

Not only coral fish or even sharks that travelers approaching on the coast. Recently, a strange phenomenon occurred, millions of besieged coastal anchovy in California, USA.

"Very rarely anchovy in the number of surfers so much closer to the zone," said Professor Dave Checkley of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO).

Anchovies typically found hundreds or even thousands of miles from the sea coast. While the coastal area of La Jolla is a surfing area and where tourists swim. Dave said, the amount of anchovy encircling the coast can be up to 100 million birds.

"For 30 years I worked at SIO, had never seen anything like this," he added.

Changes in ocean temperatures can cause the arrival of millions of anchovies. However, it is advantageous for marine species that live around California, especially sea lions and oysters. As for humans, this unique natural phenomenon that enjoy local travelers.

"They are swimming closer to millions of anchovies, the experience is definitely not forgotten. Fish everywhere!" said Dave.

Is this anchovy millions will continue to be on the coast of La Jolla? Dave says, there is the possibility of them coming back to deep waters or shifted to the north and south. Interested to see it?