How does the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affect the fishing industry off the coast of South America?
BACK
Trade winds weaken or reverse, stopping the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water. This collapses the primary productivity (plankton), causing a crash in fish populations (like anchovies).
FRONT
How does the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affect the fishing industry off the coast of South America?
BACK
Trade winds weaken or reverse, stopping the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water. This collapses the primary productivity (plankton), causing a crash in fish populations (like anchovies).
