El Niño Is Already Wreaking Havoc on Pacific Fisheries
The El Niño weather phenomenon is causing significant disruption to global fisheries, forcing some countries to cancel seasons while benefiting others. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of these events, creating economic instability for the industry.
In Peru, government officials have effectively canceled the fishing season for anchovies, one of the country’s most important exports and a leading source of fish oil and animal feed globally. The Indian government is preparing for a season of smaller, less plentiful Indian mackerel. Meanwhile, in Southern California, recreational and commercial fishers have reported some of the most successful months of tuna fishing they’ve ever seen.
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