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Unprecedented Upwelling Failure in Gulf of Panama Disrupts Ecosystems

3/29/2026

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The Gulf of Panama experienced an upwelling failure in 2025, the first in over four decades.
The disruption removed cooling and nutrient flows, altering ecosystems that depend on seasonal changes.
A weak La Niña was present, but the anomaly indicates a regional shift rather than a typical climate cycle.
Local monitoring is essential to understand future conditions and guide forecasts for fishing communities.

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Story summary

The Gulf of Panama experienced an upwelling failure in 2025, the first in over four decades.
The disruption removed cooling and nutrient flows, altering ecosystems that depend on seasonal changes.
A weak La Niña was present, but the anomaly indicates a regional shift rather than a typical climate cycle.
Local monitoring is essential to understand future conditions and guide forecasts for fishing communities.