El Niño-driven ocean warming empties nets across Eastern Pacific

Fishermen from Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Guatemala report sharply reduced catches as coastal water temperatures run up to 6°C above normal, indicating a severe El Niño event. The anomaly is disrupting marine ecosystems and livelihoods, with uncertain duration and regional economic impact.

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