El Niño Disrupts Pacific Fisheries, Threatening Marine Harvests

El Niño, a recurring climate pattern, is altering ocean conditions in the Pacific. Recent observations indicate the phenomenon is harming fish populations. The impact is being felt across commercial and subsistence fisheries. Reduced catches are putting pressure on local economies that depend on marine harvests. Scientists attribute the changes to shifts in sea surface temperature and currents. The disruption is expected to continue for several months as El Niño persists. Fishing communities are exploring adaptive strategies to mitigate losses. Ongoing monitoring will track the long‑term effects on marine ecosystems.