 The California Current Large Marine Ecosystem experienced an unusual period of ocean warming between 2014 and 2016. This created new conditions for the growth and survival of black rockfish larvae. Researchers found that the larvae grew faster than usual during this time, but their survival rate decreased due to lack of food and predators. This article was authored by H. William Fennie, Kirstin Grawadkowit and C. Sponogal.