In Peru, the first signs of El Niño manifest through record temperatures and increased marine species mortality
Abnormal warming of Pacific waters is disrupting the marine ecosystem along Peru's coast, with consequences for anchovy availability, according to Le Monde.
The climate phenomenon El Niño is beginning to produce its first effects in Peru, where record temperatures have been registered in recent days, according to information reported by Le Monde.
According to these reports, the abnormal warming of Pacific surface waters has significantly altered the conditions of the marine ecosystem along Peru's coast. This disruption would notably affect the availability of anchovies, a species considered a cornerstone of the marine food chain in the region.
Le Monde also reports excess mortality of marine species associated with this phenomenon, though details about which species are affected and the exact scale of losses are not specified in the available information.
El Niño is a cyclical climate phenomenon characterized by abnormal warming of equatorial Pacific waters, known for its impacts on weather conditions and marine ecosystems, particularly along the coasts of South America.
Local authorities and experts have not, at this stage, communicated specific measures in response to this situation, according to available information.
Sources
- Les premiers effets d’El Niño se font sentir au Pérou, touché par des températures record et une surmortalité d’espèces marines — Le Monde — Une
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