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El Niño Current Protects Pacific Island Reefs

El Niño’s Surprising Lifeline: Ocean Current Safeguards Pacific Island Reefs

Unique ocean processes during El Niño events can help coral reefs survive the heat stress brought by climate change. Specifically, the strengthened North Equatorial Counter Current during El Niño brings cooler, nutrient-rich waters to some reefs, helping them resist heat-induced bleaching.

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Jun 20, 2023
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Scitech Daily

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