US EditionPanama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years
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ecotopical.comPanama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years
For decades, the Gulf of Panama has relied on strong seasonal winds to trigger upwelling, bringing cool, nutrient-packed water to the surface. But in 2025, this dependable event didn’t happen. Researchers point to unusually weak winds as the likely culprit, reducing ocean productivity and warming coastal waters. The surprise disruption highlights how vulnerable these critical systems may be to climate change.
In 2025, for the first time in four decades, the upwelling pattern in the Gulf of Panama did not occur, resulting in serious implications for marine life and the local economy. Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) identified that the absence of strong seasonal winds, which normally drive this phenomenon, was the main cause of the disruption. Change in the Upwelling Pattern Upwelling is a crucial process that brings c…
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