The 2026 El Niño event is strengthening, with climate models indicating it could become one of the strongest on record. Observations from NASA’s PACE satellite have shown a notable decrease in chlorophyll concentration in parts of the central equatorial Pacific — a sign of changes in phytoplankton, the microscopic organisms that form the base of the marine food chain. As the phenomenon intensifies, it is already contributing to extreme weather patterns worldwide, including droughts in some regions and increased rainfall in others. Economists and analysts are warning of potential shocks to global food markets, with concerns about impacts on crops like corn, rice, coffee, and cocoa
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