An Annual Blast of Pacific Cold Water Did Not Occur, Alarming Scientists

The cold water upwell, which is vital to marine life, did not materialize for the first time on record. Researchers are trying to figure out why. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2025/09/12/climate/12cli-PACIFIC-UPWELLING/12cli-PACIFIC-UPWELLING-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg