'The Blob' and El Niño (IMAGE) NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region Caption 'The Blob' and El Niño are on their way out, leaving a disrupted marine ecosystem behind. Credit Michael Jacox Usage Restrictions CREDIT: Michael Jacox License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.