Favorable Ocean Conditions Support Fishing and Guano Industries in Peru and Ecuador
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What happened
Ocean conditions off equatorial South America are currently favorable for the fishing and guano industries in Peru and Ecuador. Historically, normal conditions involved the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich waters, which fertilized plankton and supported anchovies. The current event is described as a super El Niño.
Why it matters
The favorable conditions support the fishing industry and the guano business in Peru and Ecuador. These conditions are tied to the upwelling of nutrient-rich waters that sustain the local marine ecosystem.