The Economic Times

In June 2026, El Nio weakened Pacific trade winds, shutting down nutrient-rich upwelling; satellites then watched phytoplankton decline, threatening anchovies and seabirds as the ocean food chain began to unravel

El Nio has returned to the Pacific Ocean in June 2026, impacting marine ecosystems. Weakened trade winds are reducing nutrient upwelling, starving phytoplankton populations. This decline affects anchovies and seabirds, leading to coastal food scarcity. NASA satellites are monitoring these changes with unprecedented detail. Scientists anticipate a potential rebound in marine life after the event.