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"Every year during Central America’s dry season—from December through April—the
northern trade winds sweep across the Gulf of Panama, triggering a phenomenon
called upwelling. This process pulls cold, nutrient-rich waters from the
ocean’s depths up to the surface. These nutrients fuel thriving marine
ecosystems, supporting fisheries that many local communities rely on for food
and income. At the same time, the cool waters help protect fragile coral reefs
from dangerous overheating during Panama’s warm “summer” months.
However, in 2025, this annual pattern broke for the first time in at least 40
years. According to researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
(STRI), who have monitored this cycle for decades, the gulf’s upwelling simply
didn’t occur. The usual plumes of cold, nutrient-dense water failed to rise,
leading to unusually warm ocean temperatures and a dramatic decline in
biological productivity."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
