For the First Time in 40 Years, Panama’s Ocean Lifeline Has Vanished

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Map of Chlorophyll Concentrations in February 2024Panama’s seasonal upwelling collapsed in 2025, linked to reduced winds. The event signals risks for fisheries and climate-sensitive ocean processes. The annual phenomenon of upwelling in the Gulf of Panama failed to occur in 2025 for the first time on record. A team of scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) linked the disruption [...]
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